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Food & Wine Recipe

Iced Basil-and-Lemongrass Tea

Contributed by Marcia Kiesel

ACTIVE: 15 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 45 MIN
SERVINGS: 6

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Marcia Kiesel uses whole berries to give her chilled herb infusion a lovely pink hue.

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3 large lemongrass stalks, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped basil leaves and stems
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/3 cup tarragon leaves
4 whole berries, lightly crushed, such as raspberries or strawberries
2 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons agave syrup or 2 tablespoons light honey
Lime wheels, for serving

Place the lemongrass, basil, mint, tarragon and berries in a large, heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water, cover and let stand for 1 1/2 hours. Strain the tisane into a pitcher and stir in the agave syrup. Pour into 6 ice-filled rocks glasses, garnish with the lime wheels and serve.

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