Blackberry and Basil Iced Green Tea

The Republic of Tea have recently launched a brand new organic ‘SuperGreen’ line of teas, and were gracious enough to send me some samples to undertake out. The teabags mix organic tea leaf leaves with organic matcha tea leaves, along side a variety of herbs to create for a delicious flavour pop. Currently you recognize I really like me some matcha (just cross-check my Matcha Chai caffe latte or Matcha Fudge), therefore after all i'm a giant fan of having the ability to simply integrate some into my afternoon tea.

With the warmer weather (seriously, it's already hit ninety this season, I'm rather obtaining afraid for the summer heat), I prefer to require my tea within the kind of associate icy cold drink. And that’s wherever this delicious Blackberry and Basil Iced tea leaf comes in. I frame a giant batch and have it existing within the refrigerator to sip throughout the day. Bonus: having a giant jug of iced tea leaf already created up makes it easier to stay up your water intake for the day – I don’t fathom you, however that’s one thing i actually struggle with, particularly within the hotter months.

Any tea leaf you've got existing may be used here, but I used the Brain Boost from Republic of Tea, therefore I might get my matcha kick, and a pleasant very little pop of blackcurrant within the background. It’s fantastic.

Mix up the flavours with what you've got existing. Blueberry and basil ar even as delicious strawberry and basil. No basil? Experiment with some mint, thyme, lavender or no matter else you think that would possibly work. If your experiment doesn’t work, simply use the tea because the liquid in your next smoothie and you won’t waste a thing.

How does one drink your Iced inexperienced Tea? I might like to hear from you, therefore make certain to go away a comment below.  Have an excellent week!

INGREDIENTS :

• 6-8 cups not quite boiling water depending on how strong you like your tea
• 3 bags green tea I used Brain Boost from Republic of Tea
• 1/4 cup pure raw honey sub maple syrup if vegan
• 3 leaves stems fresh basil removed
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• slices Ice and fresh lemon to serve optional

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Bring water close to a boil (remove from heat or switch off just before boiling). Add the tea bags to the water and steep for about 10 mins
2. Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey whilst the mixture is still warm
3. Pop the basil leaves and blackberries into a serving jug, and use the end of a wooden spoon to gently muddle them together (you don't want to be too rough, we just want a nice little infusion of flavour to be released)
4. Pour the tea mixture over the basil mixture and let the whole thing cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pop into the fridge until ready to serve
5. To serve: Pop a few ice cubes into a glass, pour the tea over the ice and garnish with a slice of lemon (i usually squeeze a little bit of lemon into the glass as well for an extra pop of flavour)