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Standing in line at Whole Foods is torture. While you wait for the line to move imperceptibly forward you are treated to an array of dozens of kinds of flavored iced tea. Teany, Honest Tea, so many wonderful teas. But I'm not about to lose my place in line (or spend $4) just because pomegranate white tea is calling me. Instead I resolve to reward myself for my restraint by making my own flavored iced teas at home. Following the instructions from a number of sources (my new favorite tea book among them) I brew a cup of white tea with two bags of tea (steeping only 60 seconds, as instructed by the tin of Republic of Tea Pineapple Guava White Tea), sweeten it with only about a teaspoon of sugar so it won't be as sickly sweet as the store-bought alternatives, and pour it over a large glass full of ice cubes. Once the ice cubes start to melt and the liquid cools, I add a couple more ice cubes and drop in some strips of lemon zest for flavor (fresh mint or a couple fresh cranberries would be great too).
If the tea isn't quite sweet enough for you, just mix equal parts sugar and hot water to make a little simple syrup to stir in, or add a couple drops of pomegranate juice for sweetness, flavor and color.
Posted by georgia to Kitchen and Cooking on May 22, 2006 12:33 PM | permalink | Email this post
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