Cherry Ginger Infused Tea

Name: Cherry Ginger Infused Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted cherries; 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 4 cups filtered water, divided; 4 (2 g) bags green tea; 4 lemon slices; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

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This fruity tea is a fantastic beverage for hot days and soothing to an upset stomach any other time. Slightly sweetened fruit juice and tea is a healthy alternative to artificially-flavored powdered drinks. Try it with seltzer water instead of tea!

Recipe by Kerri West

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup pitted cherries
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 cups filtered water, divided
4 (2 g) bags green tea
4 lemon slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

Directions

Combine cherries and ginger slices in a glass bowl. Sprinkle sugar over the cherries mixture and cover with 2 cups filtered water.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
Bring 2 cups filtered water nearly to a boil; pour over tea bags in a pitcher. Steep tea for 90 seconds. Squeeze tea bags into pitcher and discard bags.
Strain cherry-ginger water into pitcher with green tea, squeezing out excess liquid. Serve with lemon slices and lemon juice.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the cherries and ginger. The actual amount of calories consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

68	Calories
0g	Fat
18g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 15mg	74%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 140mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.