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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.
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Drinks

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.
Keyword iced tea