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Pistachio Flavoured Iced Tea
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5 from 3 votes

Pistachio Flavoured Iced Tea

A delicious Iced Tea with a sugar-free option, perfect for parties or to sip on a hot summer day
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Beverage
Cuisine: American, International
Keyword: Iced Tea, Kids Food, Party Ideas, Summer
Yield: 2
Author: Kalyani

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • Strainer

Materials

  • 2 sachet Black Tea Assam Tea / 2 tsp if using loose tea
  • 2 cups Hot water
  • 1 tsp Gulkand Rose preserve
  • 2 tsp Pistachios blanched and slivered
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 pinch Saffron Strands
  • 6 Ice Cubes

Instructions

  • Freeze the serving glasses in the refrigerator for 10 mins. It works wonderfully well for any cold beverage you wish to serve.
  • Tie the whole spices and the tea in a small muslin cloth.
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the muslin cloth to the boiling water.
  • Let the tea bags and the spice bag steep for 4- 5 mins.
  • (If using loose tea leaves, boil the leaves along with spice mix for 4 - 5 mins)
  • Strain into a bowl. Add the gulkand and extra sugar if using. Mix in half the pistachios and stir well.
  • Pour into the frozen glasses. Tip in few more cubes if required. Top with the remaining pistachios and saffron.
  • Serve chilled immediately. Enjoy ;-)