2 1/2 cup boiling water
6 almond herbal tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 ground nutmeg (opt.)
Directions
In a teapot, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep for 5
minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar; cool. In a blender, process
cream at high speed for 30 seconds or until thickened. Add tea
mixture; process until blended. Pour into glasses. Garnish with
nutmeg if desired. Source: Taste of Home mag, June/July 1996
Servings: 6 servings
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