BLUEBERRY TEA

The summer time essentials are sunblock, flip-flops and cold refreshing drinks.  On this hot summer day, it’s time for Blueberry Tea to shine. It is fresh and not overly sweet.  One time, someone brought blueberry tea bags to work and it was the best blueberry tea I’ve ever had. The funny part is, until today I still don’t know who brought it. I asked around and nobody knew. Dear blueberry tea ferry, thank you so much for the wonderful tea. I was hooked!

Inspired by that, I’m going to make it today using fresh blueberries, green tea and garnish with some fresh mint. You can refrigerate it for 4-5 days or less if you’re like me, I can drink the whole pitcher myself in one day. Add more sugar though if you like it sweeter.

You can also use other fruit such as raspberries, mangoes or peaches, whatever you like. The possibility is endless here. :-). Here are the links to Raspberry Tea and Pea Tea.

Let’s make some tea!

Start with simple syrup. Boil 1 part sugar and 1 part water in a small sauce pan (small pot). I used 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Once it comes to a boil and sugar completely dissolves, turn off the heat. Set aside.

Bring  3 quarts (12 cups) of water to a boil. Turn off the heat, add 5 green tea bags into the pot and let them sit for 5 minutes. I tied them together so I can get them out easily. After 5 minutes, discard the tea bags and let cool.

Add 1 1/2 pints of blueberries into a food processor or a blender. Save 1/2 pint for garnish.

Blend until you no longer see the chunks.

Pour the blueberry puree through a strainer. Use a spoon to push it through.

Add simple syrup into the tea.

Followed by strained blueberry puree.

Stir to combine.

Refrigerate and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh blueberries (the 1/2 pint that you saved) and some fresh mint. Cheers!

Hope you give this Blueberry Tea a try. The recipe card is below.