Taste of Home
Bella Basil Raspberry Tea
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Give iced tea a grown-up twist. Fragrant basil lends flavor and the raspberries give it a bright red color. Tou’ll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience! —Laurie Bock Lynden, Washington
Ingredients
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3 cups fresh raspberries
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup lime juice
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2 black tea bags
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1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
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Ice cubes
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Optional: Fresh raspberries and basil leaves
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, about 7 minutes.
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2.
Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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3.
Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with fresh raspberries and basil.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 281 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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