Perfect for a sultry summer afternoon, this refreshing, sugar-free drink is packed with fresh mint and served with pretty berry-laden ice cubes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (475 to 700 ml/16 to 23.7 fl oz) hot water
- 4 bags quality green, white, or black tea
- 4 tablespoons (24 to 32 g/0.8 to 1.1 oz) ginger
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup (140 g/4.9 oz) berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries
- 1 quart water, plus more for ice
- ½ cup (120 ml/4.1 oz) fresh lemon juice
- 5 drops liquid stevia or 2 tablespoons (20 g/0.7 oz) erythritol or Swerve
How to Make It
- Pour the water over the tea bags, steep for 3 to 5 minutes, and then remove the bags and discard. Pour the tea into a large jug and add the ginger and mint. Save some mint for garnish. Let the tea rest and infuse until cooled.
- Meanwhile, make the berry ice cubes. Wash the berries and put 1 to 2 small berries in each of the cube molds in an ice cube tray. Cover with water and freeze for 2 hours or until solid.
- When the tea has cooled, strain it through a sieve, add the lemon juice, and refrigerate for at least an hour or until cold. Serve with the berry ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint or a slice of lemon. Add sweetener if needed.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 20 kcal Calories from Fat: 1.8 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 0.2 g 1% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 3.9 g 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 1% |
Protein 1 g 2% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |