It’s National Blueberry Month And Bigelow Tea is Celebratin’ the Blues!

Photo via Natures-Health-Foods.com

SustainabiliTEA is in full swing this month at Bigelow Tea as we celebrate one of Mother Nature’s tastiest and healthiest fruit – blueberries!  Did you know that more than 90% of the world’s blueberries are produced right here in the United States?  Native to North America, blueberries are harvested from mid-April to October, peaking in July.  In recognition of this precious national harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaims July as National Blueberry Month.

Not only do these antioxidant-filled berries contain vitamins A, C, E and Beta Carotene, they are also mouthwatering and can be used in all sorts of recipes.  Celebrate the blues with Bigelow Tea and try these two delightful blueberry-inspired culinary concoctions!

Fabulous Melon and Blueberry Fruit Salad

Melon and Blueberry Fruit Salad

Ingredients

6 Blueberry Acai Herb Plus tea bags
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 teaspoons sugar

1 pint blueberries
1 cup honeydew melon balls
1 cup cantaloupe melon balls
1 cup watermelon balls
Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Add lime juice, water, sugar and Blueberry Acai Herb Plus Tea Bags to a saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavor. Squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible, and then remove tea bags. Cool.

Add fruit to large attractive bowl, pour syrup over fruit and toss gently. Garnish with mint leaves.

YIELD: Serves 4

Blueberry and Pomegranate Sparkler

Blueberry and Pomegranate Sparkler

Ingredients

10 Bigelow Herb Plus Wild Blueberry Acai tea bags
10 Bigelow Pomegranate Pizzazz Herb tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups mixed berries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and grapes
1 lemon cut into slices and then into four wedges
1 lime cut into slices and then into four wedges
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups ice cubes
2 cups champagne or
1 cup white rum
2 cups Perrier or San Pellegrino (sparkling water)

Instructions:

Place tea bags into a large jug. Pour boiling water over tea bags and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and add sugar; stir to dissolve. Chill.

When ready to serve, place tea in an attractive glass pitcher, add fruit, mint, ice cubes, top up with champagne or add the white rum and Perrier. Stir well and serve in tall glasses.

Enjoy, and Happy Blueberry Month!