BLACK CHERRY ICED TEA

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Make and share this Black Cherry Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

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

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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