Chilled Berry Tea

(A refreshing dessert made with star anise and fresh berries)
Serves 6

Ingredients:

5 whole star anise (if using broken pieces use 1 tablespoon)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 passion fruit tea bags
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries)
1/2 cup bananas, cut into 1/2-inch dice

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Directions:

In a saucepan, place 1 1/2 cups water and the star anise,
bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and
stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Return to a full boil
and turn off the heat. Place the tea bags in the syrup, stir,
and let cool. Remove the tea bags and the star anise.
Pour the chilled tea over the berries and bananas.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.


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