Dried Cranberries for Tea Infusions
Dried cranberries bring a tart, jewel-bright flavour to iced tea that is completely different from cranberry juice — more concentrated, more complex, and with a pleasant chewiness that makes them fun to snack on after steeping. They work brilliantly in cold brew blends alongside hibiscus, rose hip, and other tart botanicals, amplifying the fruity acidity and adding a deep ruby colour to the finished tea. For hot-then-iced brewing, add a small handful to your steeping vessel with your tea of choice and steep as normal — the cranberries will plump up and release their flavour into the brew. They pair especially well with orange peel, cinnamon, and black tea for a warming winter-style iced tea, or with green tea and mint for a lighter summer version. Look for unsweetened dried cranberries for the most authentic flavour — the sweetened variety can make your tea cloying. Canadian cranberries are among the best in the world.
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