Description
A warm and comforting tea that captures the sweet and nutty essence of cherry pie, blending fresh cherries with delicate almond notes for a cozy, aromatic drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 lemon slices
Instructions
- Bring the water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- Add the cherries and sugar into the hot water and stir gently.
- Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer slowly.
- Add the black tea leaves and lemon slices into the mixture.
- Let everything steep together for about 10 minutes so the flavors fully blend.
- Strain the liquid into a teapot and stir in the almond extract.
- Pour into cups and serve warm, or let it cool for an iced version.
Notes
- Use ripe cherries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Add almond extract after cooking to preserve its aroma.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the tartness of the cherries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry tea, almond tea, fruit infused tea, cozy drinks, homemade tea