How to Make, Classic Fruity Iced Tea.

Classic Fruity Iced Tea, the flavour of tea with a hint of citrus to cool you down. On a hot Summer afternoon there’s its hard to beat a cooling, fruity glass of iced tea for ultimate refreshment. I use standard Indian tea bags, but loose tea is fine if you prefer it. The infusion is made the day before, then allowed to chill overnight.

If you want to experiment, try a combination of fruit and standard teas in the infusion. You may find if like me you like a lighter flavour a cold infusion works well. Follow the recipe below using cold water and leave in the fridge for 8-12 hours for the flavours to slowly release into the water.

And don’t forget to look up our home page on Easy Summertime Coolers for more summertime drinks.

You will need.

• heatproof bowl or jug
• kettle
• heatproof spoon
• chopping board and knife
• serving jug

Classic Fruity Iced Tea.

Makes 1lt.

The Infusion. (This can be done the day before)

• 4                                 tea bags
• 2tsp                            runny honey
• 4tsp                            caster sugar
• 1 whole                      lemon (thinly sliced)
• 500ml             boiling water

To finish the Fruity Iced Tea.

• 400ml                         cold mineral water
• 1                                  lemon (thinly sliced)
• 4tsp                             lemon juice
• 1med                          orange (thinly sliced)
• small bunch   mint leaves
• Handful                      small Ice cubes

The Infusion.

Place the tea bags, 1 thinly, sliced lemon, sugar, and honey into a heatproof bowl or jug.

Bring the 500ml of water to the boil and then pour over the tea and fruit. Let the tea infuse for five minutes then strain. The tea bags and fruit can be discarded. Place the liquid to cool completely. Pop into the fridge if preparing the day before

Finishing the iced tea.

Mix in the lemon juice then add the sliced orange and lemon with the picked mint leaves. Add the ice cubes and stir well.

Enjoy Life !

John.

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