BLACK CHERRY ICED TEA

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Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 10 8 oz. glasses, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 quarts water
1 lb fresh black cherries, rinsed and pitted
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 whole star anise
5 black tea bags, steeped in
2 cups water
mint sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

Bring water to boil in a medium-sized pot.
Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and star anise.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cherries are almost falling apart.
Turn off heat, mix in black tea, and let stand for 1 hour to cool.
Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve, mashing the cherries with a wooden spoon to extract more liquid.
Discard solids.
Transfer liquid to a pitcher and refridgerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 30.9, Protein 0.5