Black Currant Iced Tea
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Rooibos tea comes from the leaves of the South African red bush. It is a refreshing, caffeine-free tea with a mahogany colour and slightly nutty flavour. Honeybush tea is similar but has a sweeter flavour.
Servings: 8 cups (2 L), 8 servings
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 65 |
| pro | trace |
| total fat | trace |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 16 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 4 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2% |
| iron | 4% |
| vit A | 1% |
| vit C | 68% |
| folate | 1% |
Suggested Recipes
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4 bags rooibos or honeybush tea
2 cups (500 mL) black currants
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
Preparation:
In large heatproof measure or bowl, steep tea in 8 cups (2 L) boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard bags.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring currants, sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until currants break down, about 5 minutes. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher, pressing solids only gently so beverage remains clear. Serve with ice cubes.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring currants, sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until currants break down, about 5 minutes. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher, pressing solids only gently so beverage remains clear. Serve with ice cubes.
Additional Information
- Variation
Blueberry Iced Tea: Replace black currants with fresh or thawed blueberries.
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Source
Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
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