If you don’t have at least a few friends with unusual dietary restrictions, I say you need more friends. Every time I have people over for a meal, I take a running tally of their food preferences and intolerances. I think it’s fun! I love cooking for people with food allergies. I love showing them that they can eat delicious food, with only small modifications. My dream is to gain a client that follows an extreme diet. I once cooked for a gluten free, dairy-free family that wanted the option to add dairy to the meal for some of the family members. I had such a blast coming up with their meal plans. I think when you love food, the world is your oyster and everything sounds good all the time. But with a little restriction, it’s easier to make decisions. The creativity soars when a narrow focus is applied---at least for me anyway.
So, these blueberries. I made a giant jar of tea infused blueberries. You can serve them with sliced pork tenderloin. You can muddle them into a cocktail with a splash of gin or vodka. Or, over ice cream for dessert. My favorite way to eat them is muddled with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime and agave nectar.
These berries love to be invited to brunch. They will swim in a bowl of yogurt, or happily pile on pancakes and waffles. They consider being baked into French toast of the highest honor. There are not many places you can’t take these berries. Such social little things, they are.
You’re not limited to hibiscus tea. It just happens to be my favorite lately. Try out green tea, rooibos tea, even Earl Grey tea. Ooh---Earl Grey + plums? Someone get on that, stat!
Let's say you made a chocolate pound cake and wanted to serve these blueberries on top. (Blueberries and chocolate are secret best friends). What if you found out a gluten free-er was coming at the last minute? Easy! Just serve the berries over chocolate ice cream with whipped cream. Usually, this berry sundae steals the show and even the people with chocolate cake on their plate want a mini sundae, too. If you ask for two desserts in my house, consider yourself on my list of favorite people for life.
Fresh blueberries infused with hibiscus tea. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Tea Infused Blueberries {so many uses!}
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 23Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 0g
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Genius! Love this idea.
Jill says
Ok, now I think I need to tea infuse all my fruits and berries! Love the idea of using these in french toast!
Ginny McMeans says
This will be my new favorite drink!
Lisa @ Miss Alchemist says
These look amazing! I have tons of blueberries from my local farmers market so I'll definitely be giving this a try and making cocktails midweek :)
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
Tea infused blueberries sounds so creative and fun.. This is a brilliant idea.. Love it! :D
Valya @ valyastasteofhome.com says
Love tea! I don't think I have missed a day with out a delicious cup of tea! :)
Ashley @ ashleymarieskitchen says
Wow! What an awesome idea :)
Danae @ recipe runner says
So the title of this post totally caught my eye and I had to find out what it was all about. I love the idea of infusing the blueberries in tea and adding them to ice cream, cake, water, booze, it all sounds delicious!
Russell from Chasing Delicious says
What a delicious a way to spice up tea. Love it!
Dionna Mash says
yes yes yes!! Love this idea.