Ingredients
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200 gm Chilean Cherries(pitted and chopped for pulp)
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2 & 1/4 cup Water(for the tea base and for blending the pulp)
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2 Tea Bags(mildly flavored, like green or light black tea)
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1 large Cinnamon Stick
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1 fresh stem Rosemary(plus extra for garnish)
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1 large Lemonjuiced
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some Sweetener: Honey or sugar(to taste—Chilean cherries are naturally very sweet!)
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few chopped pieces Extra Cherriesfor serving/texture
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As needed Ice Cubes(if serving cold)
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Optional Spirits: Rum or Vodka(for the cocktail version)
About
Cherry lemon tea is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, made with juicy cherries and fresh lemon for a refreshing sip in every glass. Light, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, this vibrant tea is ideal for summer days or anytime you want a quick homemade drink that feels special and soothing. 🍒🍋🫖
This chilled cherry lemon tea is bursting with fruity freshness and citrusy goodness, making it a perfect pick-me-up anytime.
Serve it over ice, sip slowly, and let the flavors refresh your mood instantly.
Steps
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Take 200 gm Cherries and Make Pulp. I have used Cherries from Chile which are juicy and sweet. (Remove the seeds of the cherry, cut into small pieces, take it in a blender jar and add 1/4 cup of water, blend it smooth) |
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Now in a pan, take 2 cups of water |
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Into that add, 2 tea bags of your choice (I will prefer mild flavoured tea bags). |
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Once you get amber color, remove the tea bags. (Because we don’t very strong tea flavour). |
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Then add 1 large cinnamon stick and 1 rosemary stem. |
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Bring it to boil. Turn off the heat, let the tea cool down a bit. |
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Then add prepared Cherry Pulp, One Lemon Juice and honey for sweetness (you can add sugar if you wish optionally). |
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Mix the tea well. |
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For serving, add some chopped cherries into a glass, then pour the prepared tea, garnish with cinnamon stick and rosemary. |
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You may have this tea warm as well cold on the rocks. (With ice cubes). |
