Instant Pot® Blackberry Iced Tea
Tip:
To reduce bitterness, add a pinch of baking soda prior to brewing and remove
tea bags as soon as the pressure has been fully released.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes active (+ time to come to pressure)
Natural Release: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
8 c. water
6 organic black tea bags, paper tags removed
1½ c. fresh blackberries, divided
2 T. fresh basil, chopped
½ c. honey, preferably local
½ c. water
2 T. fresh lemon juice
Optional garnish:
Fresh blackberries
Fresh basil sprigs
Directions:
1.
Add water, tea bags, and a half cup blackberries to
Instant Pot® and stir to combine. Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent
to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 5 minutes.
2.
While the tea is brewing, add remaining blackberries,
basil, honey, and water to saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, gently pressing
on the blackberries to release their juices while continually stirring the mixture
to combine, for 4-5 minutes. Once honey is completely melted and the mixture
starts to thicken, remove from heat and set aside.
3.
When cook time on Instant Pot® is complete, allow pressure
to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release to release any
remaining pressure.
4.
Carefully strain hot tea mixture with a fine mesh
strainer. Pour the reserved liquid into a large, heat-resistant pitcher and sweeten
with the blackberry honey simple syrup, to taste. Add fresh lemon juice and
stir to combine.
5.
Serve immediately over ice with fresh blackberries and
a sprig of fresh basil for garnish. Enjoy!