Berry Tea Jelly

Tea is a versatile ingredient and gives a simple jelly a delicate berry flavour that all the family can enjoy.

Serves: 2 - 4

Takes: about 6 hours

Difficulty: easy

berry tea on wooden table

Ingredients

  • 2 Twinings Strawberry, Raspberry and Loganberry tea bags (or 2 teaspoons of loose tea)
  • 250ml hot water
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 18g leaf gelatine
  • 400ml chilled water
  • 250ml cold water

To garnish:

  • Fresh berries 
  • Mint leaves
  • Extra thick cream, Chantilly cream or Greek yoghurt

Method

  1. Infuse the tea in the hot water for 3 - 5min.
  2. Soften gelatine in chilled water, discard water when soft.
  3. Add gelatine and sugar to hot tea. Stir until melted.
  4. Add cold water, mix well.
  5. Pour into moulds.
  6. Allow to set in the fridge for at least six hours.
  7. Turn jelly out of mould by quickly dipping into hot water.
  8. Garnish with fresh berries, cream and mint.

For something a little bit special, include the berries at Step 4 and set the jelly in a martini glass. You can also replace the sugar with a teaspoon of honey.

 

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