Rose, Apricot and Honey Iced Tea
A recipe for Rose, Apricot and Honey Iced Tea from the cookbook, Food for Sharing! This refreshing and easy drink uses puréed apricot and green tea as the base with floral notes from rose water and honey.
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 4 ounces (1 kilogram) fresh apricots peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 3-4 green tea bags
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- edible dried Persian rose petals to garnish
Instructions
- Purée the apricots in a blender with the sugar.
- Bring 4 1/4 cups (1 liter) of water to a boil in a very large pot.
- Add the green tea bags and steep for 5 minutes, before removing.
- Add the apricot purée, honey and rose water, stir to mix and leave to cool.
- Once cool, strain the liquid and add 2-2 1/2 cups (500-600 milliliters) water until diluted to your liking.
- Serve in pretty little glasses with ice, and garnish with dried rose petals.