Black Currant or Blueberry Iced Tea |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen Rooibos tea a refreshing, caffeine free with a slightly nutty flavour that comes from the leaves of the South African red bush. Honeybush tea is similar but has a sweeter flavour. NOTE: Time to cook includes 2 hour refrigeration time. Ingredients:
4 rooibos tea bags or 4 honeybush tea bags |
2 cups black currants or 2 cups blueberries |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. Steep tea in 8 cups (2 L) boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard bags.
2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring currants or blueberries, sugar and 1 cup water to boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until fruit breaks down (about 5 minutes).
4. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
5. Refrigerate until cold (about 2 hours).
6. Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher, pressing solids only gently so beverage remains clear.
7. Serve with ice cubes.
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