Serve this refreshing and fragrant beverage instead of kool-aid or sugary beverages for your kids. Using fresh fruit adds incredible flavor and nutrients.
Berry Iced Tea
Serve this refreshing and fragrant beverage instead of kool-aid or sugary beverages for your kids. Using fresh fruit adds incredible flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 8 tea bags, examples: green, herbal or black
- 2 organic peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh organic raspberries or sliced strawberries
- 3 tbsp light agave nectar *Foodie Fun Fact
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Put 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add tea bags, cover and steep 6 to 7 minutes; then discard tea bags.
- Meanwhile, purée half of the peaches and berries with agave nectar in a food processor or blender until smooth; transfer to a large pitcher with remaining fruit and mint. (Or, muddle fruit and mint in pitcher with a wooden spoon.)
- Add 2-3 cups ice cube to pot with hot tea and stir until melted; pour tea into pitcher with fruit.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Foodie Fun Fact: Did you know that Agave has a low-glycemic index. When compared to sugar; which has no nutritive value; agave won’t cause blood sugar to sharply rise or fall.
Gut Essen!
~eat well
