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Tea: Bella Basil Raspberry Tea***




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Tea: Bella Basil Raspberry Tea***

Simple & Delicious August/September 2012
Prep: 45 min. + chilling
Yield: 6 servings.

Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright color and refreshing flavor to this grown-up iced tea. You’ll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience for parties. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Ingredients:
• 3 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 individual black tea bags
• 1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water OR 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
• Ice cubes
• Fresh raspberries, optional

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until berries release juices.

2. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

3. Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine.Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries.