Vitamin C Fresh Fruit Tea
About This Dish
This is what I make when I'm feeling run down or when I want something that feels healthy but still tastes like a treat. It's basically a fruit salad in a glass, but somehow that makes it feel more special. I load it up with whatever fruit I have—oranges, lemons, berries, whatever looks good at the store. The tea base is light and refreshing, and the fruit adds natural sweetness so you don't need much sugar. I make a big pitcher of this on Sunday and keep it in the fridge all week. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself, even if you're just sitting on the couch watching TV.
Flavors
Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- Green tea or white tea
- Fresh oranges
- Fresh lemons
- Strawberries
- Kiwi
- Honey or agave
- Mint leaves
- Ice
- Water
Instructions
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Brew your tea. Use green or white tea—they're lighter and won't overpower the fruit. Let it cool completely.
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2
While the tea cools, prep your fruit. Slice oranges and lemons thin, cut strawberries in half, peel and slice kiwi.
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3
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea with your fruit. Add mint leaves if you have them.
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4
Sweeten to taste with honey or agave. Start with a little—the fruit adds natural sweetness, so you might not need much.
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5
Let it steep in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight if you can wait. The longer it sits, the more flavor the fruit infuses.
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Serve over ice. You can eat the fruit as you drink, or strain it out if you prefer.
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Garnish with fresh mint or a slice of lemon if you want it to look fancy.
Cooking Tips
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. The better the fruit, the better the drink. If your fruit isn't great, the whole thing will taste bland.
- Don't add the fruit while the tea is hot—it'll make it bitter. Let the tea cool completely first.
- The longer you let it steep, the more flavor you'll get. Overnight is ideal, but even an hour makes a difference.
- This keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days, but the fruit will get soft. If that bothers you, strain it out after the first day.
Quick Summary
Brew light tea, let it cool completely, then steep with fresh fruits and mint leaves in the fridge for a refreshing, vitamin-packed drink.
