Canadian Iced Tea Mocktail | Fertility Naturopath
Summer means hot weather and cold drinks! Thankfully, there are alternatives to beer, wine coolers, and the other alcoholic beverages that seem to dominate during summer holidays.
This Canadian Iced Tea mocktail is a perfect choice. Complete with black tea’s antioxidant power, lemon’s liver cleansing effects, and maple syrup’s satisfying sweetness, you’ve got a super summer sipper.
What makes it Canadian? The maple syrup, of course!
How does this mocktail fit into a healthy diet? Since it contains sugar in the form of maple syrup, and dehydrating black tea, it’s best to limit this to occasional enjoyment. Save it for long weekends and the odd patio evening. It shouldn’t be a part of a daily diet.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8
INGREDIENTS
2 litres + 1 cup water
2 litres sparkling water, chilled
6 black tea bags of your choice
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
4 sprigs of mint for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
In a saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water and maple syrup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and let simmer for 5 minutes. Note: It doesn't need to reduce to the point of being an actual syrup. Remove saucepan from heat and set aside.
Boil the remaining water in a large pot. Add tea bags to the pot. Let steep for 15 minutes, or longer for stronger tea.
Remove the pot from the heat. Then scoop out the teabags. Add maple syrup-water combination, a splash of vanilla, and the juice of 2 lemons. Stir.
Pour into a serving jug and add chilled sparkling water.
Serve over ice with lemon slices and mint for garnish.
