Apricot Iced Tea
Recipe from
Heart-Healthy Living
Mint and apricot nectar add flavor to plain black tea in this cold drink.
Servings:
6 (12-ounce) servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients
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8black tea bagssee savings
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6 cupsboiling watersee savings
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1/2 cupfresh mint leavessee savings
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3 11 1/2- to 12-ounce cansapricot nectarsee savings
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1 teaspoonvanillasee savings
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Ice cubessee savings
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Fresh apricot wedges (optional)see savings
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Fresh mint sprigs (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, boiling water, and the 1/2 cup mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and mint. Cover tea; let stand for 1 hour. Stir in apricot nectar and vanilla. Cover and chill for 4 to 48 hours.
2.
To serve, fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Fill with tea mixture. If desired, garnish with apricot wedges and/or mint sprigs.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 98, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Total Sugar 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 3%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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