Archive for the ‘Tea’ Category

Pineapple Tea

3 (12 ounce) cans unsweetened pineapple
    juice concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
12 cups iced tea

Mix juice concentrate, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Stir in tea. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 12 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 275 (Calories from Fat 0); Fat 0g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 15mg; Potassium 630mg; Carbohydrate 67g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g

Diet Exchanges: 4 1/2 Fruit

Classic Bubble Tea

The tea should be very strong. A Hong Kong-style tea or Ceylon Black tea is recommended. If using coffee, espresso is a good choice.

1/2 cup chilled, cooked bubble tea pearls
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup very strong chilled black tea
1 cup homogenized milk, or to taste
Honey or granulated sugar, to taste

Place pearls in a large parfait glass. Combine all remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake rigorously until mixture is frothy. Pour into glass and serve with large-diameter straws.

Makes 1 (16 ounce) drink.

Iced Lemon Grass Tea

8 stalks fresh lemon grass
1 quart water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste

Rinse lemon grass stalks; slice into thirds. Crush stalks with side of cleaver or mallet; place in saucepan with the water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Cool, strain and serve over ice.

Spiced Tea

1/2 cup tea leaves (such as Earl Grey)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 quart water
3 oranges
3 lemons
3 cups granulated sugar
1 gallon water

Cut a large square of cheesecloth. Wrap tea and spices in cheesecloth; tie tightly with string. Place in a large saucepan in 1 quart boiling water. Boil 5 minutes. Steep overnight.

Add sugar and juice of oranges and lemons. Mix well, then mix into a gallon of water.

Southern Fruit Tea

Tea bags for 2 gallons tea
1 1/2 quarts boiling water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 (48 ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade

Place tea bags in bowl or pitcher. Pour boiling water over tea bags. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Let tea bags steep in sugar water several hours or overnight. discard tea bags. Pour tea into a large bowl. Add juices, stirring well. Pour equal amounts into two one-gallon jugs. Add water to each to fill jug. Refrigerate. Shake well before serving.

Makes 2 gallons.