Blackberry Iced Tea With Cinnamon and Ginger |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This was so tasty a friend gave me the recipe she makes it all the time. Points 1. Ingredients:
6 cups water |
12 blackberry herbal tea bags |
cinnamon stick |
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger |
1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice |
sugar substitute, to taste |
ice cube, crushed |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat water to just before boiling.
2. Add tea bags, 2 of the cinnamon sticks and ginger.
3. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for about 15 minutes.
4. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, placed over a pitcher.
5. Add the juice and sweetener to taste.
6. Refrigerate until very cold.
7. To serve, fill 6 tall, chilled glasses with crushed ice.
8. Pour the tea over the top of the ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
9. Serve immediately.
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