Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. This creates your simple syrup.

2. 2

   Remove the simple syrup from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature before using.

3. 3

   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot.

4. 4

   Place the 4 green tea bags in a large pitcher and carefully pour the hot water over them.

5. 5

   Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.

6. 6

   While the tea brews, process the fresh blackberries in a food processor until completely pureed, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove all seeds.

7. 7

   Add the blackberry puree and mint leaves to the brewed tea and stir well to combine.

8. 8

   In a separate large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with 2 cups of water and fill with ice.

9. 9

   Pour the cooled simple syrup into the lemon-water pitcher and stir well.

10. 10

    Transfer the blackberry-mint tea into the lemonade pitcher and stir thoroughly to combine all components.

11. 11

    Chill the mixture further if needed and serve over ice in glasses.