Herb-Infused Cherry Sage Iced Tea

Discover the delightful fusion of tart red cherries, aromatic sage leaves, and a hint of balsamic tanginess in this revitalizing Cherry Sage Iced Tea. This ambrosia, sweetened with honey and punctuated with tart freshness, provides a refreshing gulp in every sip, perfect for any daytime gathering or relaxation routine.

Ingredients

2	cups water
2	cups chopped rhubarb
1	cup red tart cherries, pitted (you may use either thawed-frozen, fresh, or canned)
1	cup fresh sage leaf or blossoms, packed tightly
4	small tea bags (I like Luzianne)
1	tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1⁄2	cups honey, more or less to taste
•	lemon slice, optional for garnish

Instructions

For the tea
1.	Start by taking a saucepan and combine 2 cups of water, chopped rhubarb, and pitted red tart cherries. Gently bring to a boil.
2.	Cover and reduce the heat, letting the fruit medley simmer for about 30 minutes.
3.	Strain this fruit concoction through a sieve, carefully pressing on the fruit to extract as much juice and pulp as possible. Discard the residue.
4.	Reheat the strained fruit juice mixture, stopping as soon as it starts to boil.
5.	Swiftly add the tea bags, sage leaves, and balsamic vinegar. Take the saucepan off the heat and let the tea steep covered for about 6-8 minutes.
6.	Strain the tea one last time to remove sage and tea bags.
7.	After it has cooled a bit, pour 5 cups of cold water into a pitcher and introduce the tea.
8.	Sweeten by stirring in about 1/2 cup of honey (adjust as per your taste), ensuring it dissolves completely.
9.	Serve this refreshing Cherry Sage Iced Tea chilled over ice, garnishing with a slice of lemon if desired.

Nutrients

The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.

Calories	11.9 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	3.1 g
Fiber	0.1 g
Sugar	2.9 g

Published on Aug 18, 2024 by Luminița