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Recipe submitted by survivalisnotanoption, 10/13/08

Black Cherry Iced Tea

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    2 quarts water
    1 pound fresh black cherries, rinsed and pitted
    1 1/4 cups sugar
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    2 whole star anise
    5 bags black tea, steeped in 2 cups water
    mint sprigs for garnish

Directions:

Bring water to boil in a medium-sized pot. Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and star anise. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cherries are almost falling apart. Turn off heat, mix in black tea, and let stand for 1 hour to cool.

Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve, mashing the cherries with a wooden spoon to extract more liquid. Discard solids.  Transfer liquid to a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve, such as after a long hot summer bike ride.