Rasberry Tea

Swee

Ingredients


4 quarts water, divided
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
10 individual tea bags
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and undrained
3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. of water to a boil. Stir in sugar substitute until dissolved. Remove from the heat.

Add tea bags; steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags.

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 and lime juice to the tea.

Transfer to a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 15 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.



Raspberry Sweet Tea published in Light & Tasty April/May 2006, p33