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Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/hibiscus_pomegranate_iced_tea.html

From EatingWell:  July/August 2009

This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice.

8 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup loose hibiscus tea, or 12 herbal tea bags that contain hibiscus
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup pomegranate juice or nectar
• 4 cups cold water
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

1. Steep loose tea (or tea bags) in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Strain the tea (or remove tea bags) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in pomegranate juice (or nectar) and cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving : 19 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 8 mg Sodium; 25 mg Potassium

Exchanges: Free food

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.