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Persian Barberry Weight Loss Drinks

A collection of 7 refreshing drinks featuring barberries, known for their tart flavor and low calories, perfect for a weight loss friendly routine.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 drinks 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon dried barberries
  • 2 cups water
  • Mint leaves
  • 1–2 lemon slices
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 1 tablespoon barberry concentrate
  • Squeeze of orange
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon barberries
  • 1½ cups water
  • Small cinnamon stick
  • Optional ginger slice
  • 1 cup barberries
  • 3 cups water
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup plain kefir
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup warm barberry tea
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • Lemon slice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the barberries. Simmer in 1 cup water for 3-4 minutes, then cool. Pour over ice, add the rest of the water, and toss in mint and lemon.
  2. Pour concentrate into a glass, add sparkling water slowly, squeeze orange, and add a pinch of salt.
  3. Simmer everything (barberries, water, and cinnamon stick) for 6 minutes, strain, and sip.
  4. Simmer barberries and water on low for 10 minutes, cool, blend, and strain.
  5. Mix barberry concentrate, apple cider vinegar, and cold water. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Stir barberry concentrate with kefir and water, then pour over ice.
  7. Sprinkle gelatin into warm barberry tea, stir, then chill until slightly thick.

Notes

Barberries can be fussy; rinse quickly without soaking, warm gently, balance tartness, and strain if desired for a smooth drink.

  • Author: emma-stone
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Persian
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: barberries, Persian drinks, weight loss, healthy beverages, refreshing drinks