Pomegranate Lavender Iced Tea, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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A double dose of antioxidants, brewed lavender black tea and pomegranate juice make a powerful pair!

In the hot summer months we tend to forget about drinking tea for optimal health. Tea of all kinds, green, black or white all have extremely high amounts of antioxidants making it one of my favorite superfoods… superdrink I guess I should say!  Tea contains polyphenols, which is an antioxidant that protects our cells from damage and stress.  While green tea contains more polyphenols than black tea, regular consumption of black tea may lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

pomegranate lavender iced tea vegan gluten free recipe

I brewed Earl Grey black tea infused with lavender flowers for more of an aromatic flavor however, you can use any tea you prefer!  Added citrus fruit, berries and apples give this iced tea an added dose of flavor and nutrients!

pomegranate lavender iced tea vegan gluten free best recipe

Pomegranate Lavender Iced Tea

The best recipe for Pomegranate Lavender Iced Tea
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 171kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons loose tea leaves or 2 tea bags
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar or your preferred sweetener optional
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1 apple sliced
  • ½ orange sliced
  • 4 strawberries halved

Instructions

  • Boil water and steep tea for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea leaves or tea bags, stir in sweetener and place in the refrigerator to cool. Once cooled, stir in pomegranate juice and fruit. Pour over ice and enjoy 🙂

Notes

For an adult version, add a little sweet summer red wine to the mix 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

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