Name: Iced Berry and Lemon Pitcher (Twinings Defence)
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 tea bags of Twinings Defence; 800ml freshly boiled water (100C); 2 tablespoons honey (optional); 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced; A handful of fresh or frozen berries; Plenty of ice

Twinings Defence makes a great looking iced tea: chilled, it pours a deep ruby red, and the elderberry and blackcurrant turn into a tart, fruity jug that a squeeze of lemon brightens up. No caffeine, so drink it all day.

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Makes a jug for four. Brew it strong, chill it down, then pour long over ice with lemon and a few berries.

⏱ 10 min plus chilling 🍽 Serves 4 📊 Easy 📚 Iced Tea Recipes

You'll need

4 tea bags of Twinings Defence
800ml freshly boiled water (100C)
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
A handful of fresh or frozen berries
Plenty of ice

Method

Brew strong: steep the 4 bags in the boiled water for 6 minutes, then lift them out.
Stir in the honey while warm if using, then leave to cool and chill.
Pour the chilled tea into a large jug and add the lemon juice.
Add the lemon slices and berries, top with plenty of ice, and serve in tall glasses.
Drop in a handful of frozen berries instead of some ice for colour and flavour.

What you'll end up with: A long, deep red glass of berry tea with a sharp lemon edge, fruity and easy to drink.

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Twinings Defence, 20 Tea Bags 40g£4.50