Bella Basil Raspberry Tea

• 3 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 individual black tea bags
• 1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
• Ice cubes
• Fresh raspberries, optional

1. In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until berries release juices.
2. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
3. Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine.Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bella-basil-raspberry-tea/ (may not work)