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Tipple | Fruit Iced Tea

David Parker March 14, 2026

A refreshing glass of fruity tea that can be served with or without booze

Serves 10

2 peach or lemon and honey teabags

2 tbsp sugar syrup

Ice

Sparkling water

Cava (optional)

Violets (optional)

1 In a teapot, add 250ml boiling water to the teabags and leave to steep.

2 Add the sugar syrup and stir.

3 To serve, add an ice cube or two to your glass of choice and add the tea mixture to either sparkling water or cold cava. To be extra fancy, decorate each glass with a violet flower.

This recipe was just one of the ideas from our March ‘Gathering’ feature, ‘Swap Shop’, a menu for a clothes swapping session with friends. It also includes recipes for Salmon Scotch Eggs with Lime Wasabi Mayo, Wild Garlic & Lancashire Cheese Mini Quiches, Gin & Lemon Squares and Affogato.

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Buy Flourish Volume 4, our wellbeing bookazine
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See the sample of our latest issue here

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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