Herbal tea ice lollies are a frozen snack, rather than tea ice cubes intended to flavour another drink. Fruit and a little sweetness can help them feel like a finished lolly instead of a block of frozen, watery tea.
A berry and hibiscus idea
For approximately six small moulds, use 300 ml cooled brewed hibiscus tea, 150 g strawberries or raspberries and two tablespoons of sugar or syrup, adjusted to taste. Mould capacities vary, so check the total volume you need before starting.
Prepare the tea according to its packet and remove all bags or loose pieces. Dissolve sugar while the tea is warm, then cool promptly. Blend the fruit with the tea until smooth. Strain if you prefer fewer seeds.
Taste before freezing
The mixture should taste pleasantly fruity and a little sweeter than the drink you would normally serve. Freezing changes how you experience flavour, so a very delicate infusion can become underwhelming. Do not compensate by ignoring the tea's preparation directions.
Pour into clean lolly moulds, leaving the space recommended by the manufacturer for expansion. Fit the sticks and freeze until solid, usually overnight. Keep the moulds upright and covered in the freezer.
Make the next batch your own
Try cooked apple purée with lemongrass tea for a different version, adjusting the liquid to suit the purée. Make one flavour at a time before attempting layered lollies.
To release, follow the mould instructions; a brief rinse around the outside may help. Keep frozen until serving. If you enjoy the first batch, write down the fruit weight as well as the tea volume, because both influence flavour and texture.
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