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Make sure to strain the puréed blackberry mixture to get rid of seeds and it will be a wonderful addition to minty fresh tea or lemonade. Brewed mint tea can substitute for black tea and fresh mint leaves in this refreshing drink.

INGREDIENTS

5 black tea bags
1/4 cups mint leaves, crushed, 1 leaf per serving reserved for garnish
4 cups boiling water
1/2 cups sugar
6 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll's Blackberries, reserve 2 to 3 per

Instructions

Place tea bags and mint in a heat-proof pitcher. Add boiling water. Steep at least 10 minutes. Strain into another pitcher and discard mint and tea bags. Stir in sugar. Purée blackberries in a blender or food processor; strain though a fine sieve. Discard pulp and seeds. Stir blackberry purée into tea. Taste and adjust sugar as desired. Chill.

Serve over ice garnished with mint leaf and 2 or 3 blackberries.