Peach-Berry Iced Tea
Serves 8
Time 10 min
Pour this fragrant, refreshing tea at brunch, or pack it into your picnic basket. Fresh stone fruit offers intense flavor and nutrients, and berries are some of the most nutrient-dense foods. For a more festive presentation garnish with fresh mint.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 8 rooibos or green tea bags
- 2 peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries or sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons light agave nectar
Method
Put 6 cups water into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat, add tea bags, cover and steep 6 to 7 minutes; discard tea bags.
Meanwhile, purée half of the peaches and blueberries with agave nectar in a food processor or blender until smooth; transfer to a large pitcher with remaining fruit. (Alternately, muddle fruit in pitcher with a wooden spoon.)
Add 3 cups ice cubes to pot with hot tea and stir until melted.
Pour tea into pitcher with fruit.
Serve immediately over ice, or chill until ready to serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 0g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 8 rooibos or green tea bags
- 2 peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries or sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons light agave nectar