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    "title": "Iced Hibiscus and Lemon Pitcher (Twinings Balance)",
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    "excerpt": "An iced jug of tart, ruby-pink Twinings Balance hibiscus, with rose, cool mint and fresh lemon. Caffeine-free.",
    "content_text": "Iced hibiscus is a properly refreshing cold drink, tart and ruby-pink like a Jamaica agua fresca. Twinings Balance brings that hibiscus plus a little rose and cool mint, and a squeeze of lemon sharpens it further. No caffeine.\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the Iced Hibiscus and Lemon Pitcher (Twinings Balance) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/iced-tea/iced-hibiscus-and-lemon-pitcher-twinings-balance/Makes a jug for four. Brew it strong, chill it down, then pour long over ice with lemon and mint.",
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            "prep": "10 min plus chilling",
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                "4 tea bags of Twinings Balance",
                "800ml freshly boiled water (100C)",
                "2 tablespoons honey (optional)",
                "1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced",
                "A few sprigs of fresh mint",
                "Plenty of ice"
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