Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags.

Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes to achieve that perfect balance of flavor. Remove the tea bags and set the brewed tea aside.

Combine the fresh blackberries, honey, and a cinnamon stick in a separate saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries break down and the mixture forms a syrup-like consistency. This should take approximately 8-10 minutes.

Once ready, strain the mixture to remove seeds and cinnamon stick, leaving you with a smooth blackberry syrup.

Now, it’s time to bring everything together. Pour the blackberry syrup into the brewed black tea and stir gently to ensure a thorough mix.

Add freshly squeezed lemon juice for that zesty kick. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. For a quicker chill, you can add ice cubes.

Once chilled, ladle the Blackberry Tea into glasses. Feel free to add ice cubes if desired. For that finishing touch, garnish your creation with fresh mint leaves.

This adds visual appeal and a hint of freshness that complements the overall flavor profile.