Blueberry Green Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 cups of fresh water
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4 green tea bags (premium quality recommended)
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/4 cup pure clover honey (adjust to taste)
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Fresh lemon slices for garnish
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Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat your water in a large saucepan until it's almost at a rolling boil, then remove from heat immediately to preserve the delicate tea flavors.
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Drop in your green tea bags, cover the pot with a lid, and let them steep for exactly 3 minutes - any longer and you'll get bitter notes.
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Carefully lift out the tea bags and discard them, giving them a gentle squeeze to extract maximum flavor.
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Pour the warm tea into your blender, add the blueberries, and pulse for just a few seconds until the berries are broken down but not completely smooth.
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Pour everything through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using a spatula to gently press the berry pulp and extract every drop of that gorgeous purple juice.
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While the tea is still slightly warm, stir in your honey until it completely dissolves, then add the fresh lemon juice for that perfect bright finish.
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Pop the pitcher in the fridge to chill completely, then serve over plenty of ice with lemon slices and fresh mint for the ultimate refreshing experience.
# Notes:
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This refreshing beverage is packed with antioxidants from both the green tea and blueberries, making it a healthy choice for any time of day.
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The natural sweetness from honey and tartness from lemon juice create a perfectly balanced flavor profile that's not too sweet.
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You can make this ahead of time and it will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.