Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

From EatingWell:  July/August 2009

When clients come to Andrea's Skin Care & Body Therapy, we like to offer something cool, refreshing and healthy, as they begin to unwind and relax .This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice. It is Diabetes appropriate, low in carbohydrates and Gluten free. The perfect start to a memorable Spa experience!

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8 servings, about 1 cup each 

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup loose hibiscus tea, or 12 herbal tea bags that contain hibiscus
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup pomegranate juice or nectar
• 4 cups cold water
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

1. Steep loose tea (or tea bags) in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Strain the tea (or remove tea bags) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in pomegranate juice (or nectar) and cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Per serving: 19 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 8 mg sodium; 25 mg potassium.

Indulge...In Your Health!
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