Berry Herbal Tea with Orange Slices

With the steamy days of summer right on the horizon, here's a recipe to keep handy for a refreshing cool drink. 

serves 6

3 cups filtered water

4 Hibiscus or Passion Tea Bags

1 cup apple or cranberry juice  

1/2 orange, sliced thinly

1/2 c. fresh strawberries, washed and hulled, cut in half

Bring the water to a boil. Drop in the teabags and orange slices. Let steep.  Add the cranberry or apple juice. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes more. 

Remove the tea bags and chill for 30 minutes. 

Drop an orange slice into each of 6 glasses and add the berries to each glass. Pour the tea mixture into each glass and serve.