Refreshing Fruity Brew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Tea
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (chai patti) or 1 tea bag
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10-12 mint leaves, plus extra for garnishing
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2 teaspoons sugar
→ For Assembly
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1 cup apple juice or apple-flavored soda
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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Ice cubes, as required
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Apple slices and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Add water, tea leaves, mint leaves, and sugar to a medium-sized saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat.
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Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for a minute.
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Remove the pan from heat and strain the tea using a tea strainer into a measuring cup or a pitcher. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Fill 2 tall glasses with ice till the top. Add 4-5 mint leaves to each glass.
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Pour ½ cup apple juice (or apple soda) and ½ cup brewed tea over the ice in each glass. Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice into each glass and give a quick stir. Garnish with apple slices and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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You can add honey to the tea instead of sugar. Add it once the tea is made and the pan is off the stove.
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Sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit work well in this recipe.
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You can make the black tea in advance and assemble the iced tea when ready to serve.
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For an adult version, add a splash of vodka, tequila, or white rum.
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Green tea or hibiscus tea can be used instead of black tea.