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Tea: Raspberry Sweet Tea (sugar-free) (15)***

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Tea: Raspberry Sweet Tea (sugar-free) (15)***

Light & Tasty April/May 2006
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Yield: 15 servings.

You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor will make a popular thirst quencher as the weather turns warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients:
• 4 quarts water, divided
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
• 10 individual tea bags
• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and undrained
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. of water to a boil. Stir in sugar substitute until dissolved. Remove from the heat.

2. Add tea bags; steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags.

3. In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice and lime juice to the tea.

4. Transfer to a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.