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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.

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
  1. Put 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. Add tea bags, cover and steep 6 to 7 minutes; then discard tea bags.

  3. 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.)

  4. Add 2-3 cups ice cube to pot with hot tea and stir until melted; pour tea into pitcher with fruit.

  5. 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

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