White tea is a mild tea that comes from the same plant as green tea but is picked when the buds are still covered in fine silver hair and not fully opened.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
Ingredients
Method
In large heatproof measure or bowl, steep tea in 8 cups (2 L) boiling water for 4 minutes. Discard bags.Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring peaches, sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until very soft, about 12 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. Makes 8 cups (2 L), or 8 servings.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 1 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 65.0
- Total fat trace
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Total carbohydrate 16 g
%RDI
- Iron 1.0
- Vitamin A 4.0
- Vitamin C 7.0
