Serve this refreshing and fragrant beverage instead of kool-aid or sugary beverages for your kids. Using fresh fruit adds incredible flavor and nutrients.
Berry Iced Tea
Serve this refreshing and fragrant beverage instead of kool-aid or sugary beverages for your kids. Using fresh fruit adds incredible flavor and nutrients.
- 8 tea bags, (examples: green, herbal or black)
- 2 organic peaches or nectarines, (peeled, pitted and sliced)
- 1 cup fresh organic raspberries or sliced strawberries
- 3 tbsp light agave nectar (*Foodie Fun Fact)
- fresh mint
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Put 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Add tea bags, cover and steep 6 to 7 minutes; then discard tea bags.
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Meanwhile, purée half of the peaches and berries with agave nectar in a food processor or blender until smooth; transfer to a large pitcher with remaining fruit and mint. (Or, muddle fruit and mint in pitcher with a wooden spoon.)
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Add 2-3 cups ice cube to pot with hot tea and stir until melted; pour tea into pitcher with fruit.
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Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Foodie Fun Fact: Did you know that Agave has a low-glycemic index. When compared to sugar; which has no nutritive value; agave won’t cause blood sugar to sharply rise or fall.
Gut Essen!
~eat well