Blackberry iced tea with cinnamon and ginger
November, 20th, 2024
Dieitician Tip
Most herbal teas are caffeine-free.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 6 cups water
- 12 blackberry herbal tea bags
- 8 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- Sugar substitute, to taste
- Ice cubes, crushed
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat water to just before boiling. Add tea bags, 2 of the cinnamon sticks and ginger. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for about 15 minutes.
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, placed over a pitcher. Add the juice and sweetener to taste. Refrigerate until very cold.
To serve, fill 6 tall glasses with crushed ice. Pour the tea over the ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Serve immediately.
