Raspberry Lime Iced Tea Food

ICED RASPBERRY GREEN TEA LIMEADE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, raspberries, sugar, and lime zest to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about a minute or so, then remove the pan from heat.
• Add green tea bags and steep for exactly one minute. Remove tea bags.
• Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 more minutes, and then stir in the fresh lime juice. Add ice to individual glasses and pour over ice to serve. Add lime slices and/or fresh or frozen raspberries to garnish. Serve.

RASPBERRY ICED TEA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. , In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

RASPBERRY ICED TEA PUNCH

Steps:

• Fill a large pitcher with the nectarines, raspberries, lemon and mint. Then add your tea and let sit for about 5 minutes to infuse. Once you're ready to serve add the sparkling white wine. Pour in glass with ice. Garnish with mint.

RASPBERRY-LIME ICED TEA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except tea in a food processor and process until very smooth.
• Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
• Whisk into tea.
• Some people prefer more sugar Serve over ice.

ICED RASPBERRY TEA

Steps:

• Place the raspberries and tea bags in a large glass bowl.
• Pour the boiling water over the berries and tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags; strain the berries from the mixture, then discard them.
• Cool for a few hours.
• If desired, chill the tea.
• Serve in tall glasses, with ice cubes, a few more berries, and a wedge or slice of orange, lemon, or lime, if desired.

RASPBERRY LIME ICED TEA

Steps:

• Place the raspberries, 6 table spoons sugar and lime juice in a food processor and process until very smooth. Strain through a fine sieve. Whisk the raspberry mixture into the tea. Place in a pitcher and refrigerate until cold. Whisk in additional sugar if desired. Serve over ice, garnished with lime slices.

SWEET RASPBERRY LIME ICED TEA

Steps:

• Put the tea bags in an 8-cup measuring cup or heat safe bowl. Boil the water, pour it over the tea bags, and allow to steep for at least 10 minutes. Allow to cool and remove tea bags.
• In a small saucepan combine the sugar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Cook briefly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add raspberries. Let come to room temperature.
• Combine the tea and raspberry sugar syrup, to taste. Put ice into 4 (12-ounce) glasses. To each squeeze in a wedge of lime, pour sugared tea over, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
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RASPBERRY LEAF, ROSEMARY AND ORANGE ICED TEA

Steps:

• Place rosemary, orange and raspberry leaves in a jug or jar that will hold at least 4 cups (1 liter).
• In a covered medium pot, bring 4 cups of water and marmalade to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• If using fresh herbs, allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes. If using dried, pour over the herbs immediately. Allow to steep for 10 -15 minutes.
• Pour through a strainer into a jug and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
• Serve chilled over ice, garnished with orange slices and raspberries.