Black Currant Iced Tea
This recipe makes 8 cups servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 65 |
| pro | 0 |
| total fat | 0 |
| 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 |
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.
Ingredients
- 4 bags rooibos tea or honeybush tea
- 2 cups black currants
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Preparation
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.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
- Keywords : Drinks-non alcohol; Sugar; Tea;
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