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organic "raspberry cool aide"

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earth2joy avatar
Friendswood, TX
Updated on Feb 21, 2015

I've been making organic herbal teas lately to help combat high cholesterol and menopause symptoms. I love hibiscus tea, but there was always something missing. So, just on instinct, I added allspice and star anise. Then it definitely needed some additional tartness, so I added the lemon. To my surprise, it tastes just like raspberry Koolaid! But with the Truvia, zero calories! Hibiscus is high in vitamin C, rich in antioxydants, reduces hot flashes, helps in weight loss, and is known to lower bad cholesterol and systolic blood pressure levels. And I've just made it taste like raspberries!

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method No-Cook or Other
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dried hibiscus blossoms
  • 1 - star anise
  • 4 - allspice berries, crushed
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 - lemon
  • - truvia (or other) sweetener to taste

How To Make organic "raspberry cool aide"

  • Again, not my photo, but this is what the tea looks like. Get it organic and in bulk from Latin markets. It is not expensive that way. Buying it in tea bags in little boxes is expensive.
    Step 1
    Place hibiscus, anise, and allspice in a tea pot or mason jar. NOTE: Get your hibiscus in bulk from a Latin market or online. Don't buy it in the little teabags unless you don't mind spending a fortune. I have found it for as little as $5 a pound and as much as $30 a pound online. Average online is around $15 a pound. It's dried, so it will keep a long time.
  • Step 2
    Add 4 cups hot water, and let steep for 20 minutes, then refrigerate 24 hours.
  • Step 3
    Strain the tea into a jug, then add 4 cups cold water, the juice of the lemon, and sweeten to taste.
  • Step 4
    Serve over ice, garnished with whatever you like. Maybe lemon or orange slices, or a toothpick of raspberries.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

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