Spiced Tea and Pomegranate Frappe |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A cool, refreshing pick-me-up drink for a warm day. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice (i use pom brand) |
1 piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced (1 inch) |
3 whole allspice, slightly crushed |
2 inches cinnamon sticks |
3 whole cloves |
1/8 cup sugar |
2 (2 g) bags black tea (i use english breakfast) |
6 ice cubes |
1/4 cup 10% cream (i use fat-free half and half) |
Directions:
1. Put juice in a small saucepan and add ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and sugar. Stir.
2. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add tea bags and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and let mixture cool to room temperature.
4. Strain liquid into a blender and discard spices. Add ice and cream and blend on high until ice is crushed and mixture is thickened.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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