blueberry chamomile iced tea
I was baking some blueberry muffins, and as a part of the recipe, I needed to create a hydration solution for the blueberries. The solution is made of chamomile tea, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Once I had used the blueberries, I was left with this delicious brew that turns out to be the perfect afternoon iced tea cocktail.
This gorgeous vibrant drink has a beautiful sweetness from the blueberries and the chamomile, a fresh acidity from the balsamic and the lime, and a herbaceous aroma from the mint. To turn this into the ultimate happy hour companion, just add a nip of gin or vodka.
Makes 1 litre
Ingredients
- 1 litre water
- 2 Twinings chamomile, honey and vanilla teabags
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- Ice, to fill glasses
- 1 lime per glass, sliced
- 1 sprig of mint per glass
Method
- Boil 1 litre of water, then add the teabags and steep for 5 minutes
- Add the blueberries to a saucepan with the tea and bring to a simmer
- Once simmering, add balsamic vinegar and sugar. Keep simmering until sugar is dissolved
- Take off heat and chill
- Serve with ice, lime slices and mint
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