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Blueberry & mint iced tea

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Serves 4 Prep 10 mins No

Cook 56p a portion 69 kcals, 0g fat, 0g sat. fat, 14g sugar 5 peppermint tea bags

140g blueberrie­s

2 tbsp golden caster sugar large handful ice handful fresh mint leaves a few lemon slices

1 Boil the kettle and put the tea bags in a jug. Pour over 500ml boiling water and leave to steep for about 5 mins. Meanwhile, put about 100g blueberrie­s in a jug, add the caster sugar and lightly crush with the end of a rolling pin or a potato masher. Remove the tea bags from the hot water, pour the tea over the blueberrie­s and top up with another 300ml cold water, then add a large handful of ice.

2 To serve, pour the iced peppermint and blueberry tea into bottles or flasks. Add some of the fresh mint leaves, some lemon slices and the remaining blueberrie­s, and stir. Seal the bottle and store in a cooler bag for your picnic. Perfect for helping you to cool down on a hot day!

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