Berry Iced Tea

Method

1. Step 1

   Prepare raspberry ice cubes by placing a raspberries in an ice cube tray and filling with water. Freeze 4-6 hours or overnight until ready to serve.

2. Step 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, blueberries, caster sugar, vanilla and lime zest. Use a fork or spoon to muddle together and break up raspberries. Once well mixed, add water and heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved for 1-2 minutes. Add green tea bags and infuse for 60-90 seconds. Remove tea bags and discard.

3. Step 3

   Allow mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes then pass through a sieve to remove fruit pulp and lime zest. Allow to cool to room temperature then mix in lime juice.

4. Step 4

   To serve, place raspberry ice cubes in 6 high ball glasses and pour iced tea over. Garnish with blueberries, lime slices and mint leaves.