LEMON-GINGER ICED TEA WITH BERRY CUBES

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Lemon-Ginger Iced Tea with Berry Cubes image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     beverage

Time 6h21m

Yield 6 servings:

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (4 ounces) raspberries, rinsed
Water for ice cube trays, plus 8 cups water, divided
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped fresh ginger
6 white tea bags
3 lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup)
Lemon slices
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place about 4 raspberries in each compartment of an ice cube tray, 6 hours before serving iced tea. Fill with water and freeze.
  • Place honey, 2 cups water and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let mixture steep for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, then strain out solids.
  • In a pitcher combine strained liquid with 6 cups water and lemon juice. Chill in refrigerator.
  • To serve, place 3 ice cubes in a tall glass and pour iced tea over cubes. Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Sodium 15 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams

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