Sparkling Blackberry and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

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Effervescent black tea infused with fresh blackberries and fragrant lemon verbena, served chilled for a revitalizing and lightly sweetened beverage. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, brings together black tea bags, fresh blackberries, and fresh lemon verbena leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 60 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 black tea bags
1 cup fresh blackberries
6 large fresh lemon verbena leaves
4 cups water
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat. Add 4 black tea bags and 6 fresh lemon verbena leaves, steeping for 5 minutes until fragrant and dark in color.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and lemon verbena leaves, then stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice until honey dissolves.
Step 3: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then strain to remove any solids. Transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for 1 hour until chilled.
Step 4: In serving glasses filled with ice cubes, add 1/4 cup fresh blackberries and pour in chilled tea until halfway full. Top each glass with 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water to add refreshing bubbles.
Step 5: Stir gently and garnish with a lemon verbena leaf or extra blackberries for a lively, revitalizing iced tea.