Recipe for apple iced tea

This takes centre-stage as one of the most refreshing beverage options on a hot day.

Ingredients (yield: 3.5 litres)

1.5 litres boiling water

30 ml honey

juice of half a lemon

2 litres apple juice

plenty ice cubes

Teabags – to taste

Method

1. Pour the boiling water onto the tea bags, and allow 5 minutes brewing time.
2. Discard the tea bags. Stir the honey and lemon juice into the hot black tea.
3. Stir in the apple juice and refrigerator
4. Chill thoroughly and serve poured over tumblers half-filled with ice cubes, and paper-thin slices of apple if desired.

Hints and Tips

Substitute the Chai Spice tea bags for Orange or Lemon flavoured ones.

Source: www.spar.co.za