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Afternoon tea, over ice

Turn an ordinary afternoon drink into something worth looking forward to.

While it brews 5-7 minutes

A cold drink has its own small theatre: ice against glass, condensation, colour held to the light and the first properly cold sip.

Brewed a little stronger and poured over ice, a fruity herbal tea becomes a bright afternoon treat rather than simply another way to stay hydrated. The pleasure comes from giving an everyday drink a little more occasion.

The ritual

The idea is simple: a fruity herbal tea, brewed a little stronger than usual and poured over plenty of ice.

Variations

Sparkling water, a strip of citrus peel or a few frozen berries each bring something different to the glass. It can be made as a single drink or prepared in a larger batch and chilled for later.

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