Tè Verde al Lampone

Brewed a big pitcher of this for a backyard barbecue and even the kids went back for seconds, it's that sweet and jammy without needing any sugar. Works beautifully iced on a hot day but I've also had it hot on a cooler evening and the berry flavor stays bold either way.

I steeped a batch and poured it over ice on a hot afternoon, and the sweet, jammy raspberry taste came through perfectly without any bitterness. It's just as good hot when I need a calming cup, and the organic loose-leaf quality really shows.

The berry flavor is jammy without being syrup-sweet, which is a hard balance to pull off. I've been brewing it hot in the mornings and pouring the leftovers over ice later—both ways hold up nicely.