Blackberry Lavender Iced Sun Tea

 Blackberry Lavender Iced Sun Tea recipe.

Here’s a classic version you can try:

Blackberry Lavender Iced Sun Tea

Sun Tea Base

• 4 cups cold water

• 4-6 black tea bags (or 2-3 tablespoons loose leaf)

• 1-2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender

Blackberry Syrup

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

• ½ cup sugar (or honey to taste)

• ½ cup water

To Serve

• Ice

• Fresh blackberries, lemon slices, and lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the sun tea:
   In a clear glass jar, combine water, tea bags, and dried lavender. Cover and place in direct sunlight for 2-4 hours, until it reaches your desired strength.

2. Make the blackberry syrup:
   In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the berries gently. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Let cool.

3. Assemble:
   Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sun tea, and stir in the blackberry syrup to taste. Garnish and enjoy.

Would you like a caffeine-free version, a cocktail variation, or tips on making a larger batch? Let me know how you’d like to adjust it.