Quench your thirst with our refreshing Gallon of Blackberry Iced Tea, a delightful blend of robust black tea and luscious blackberries. Perfectly brewed and lightly sweetened, this invigorating drink is served chilled, making it the ideal companion for any gathering or a sunny day. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of tart and sweet in every sip!

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes based on your preferred strength.

Prepare the Black Tea

In a separate bowl, mash the blackberries with the sugar until well combined. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release juices.

Combine Blackberries and Sugar

Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and add the blackberry-sugar mixture to the tea. Stir well to combine.

Mix the Tea and Blackberry Mixture

Stir in the lemon juice to the mixture. Adjust sweetness if needed.

Add Lemon Juice

Add the remaining 8 cups of cold water to the mixture and stir. Allow the iced tea to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Chill the Tea

Serve the chilled blackberry iced tea over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

gallon of blackberry iced tea

Recipe information

Get This Recipe In Your Inbox

Just share your email, and we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, enjoy weekly servings of cooking inspiration as a bonus!