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Chilled Berry Tea   
(A refreshing dessert made with star anise and fresh berries)

Serves 6

Ingredients:
5 whole star anise (if using broken pieces use 1 tablespoon)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 passion fruit tea bags
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1/2 cup bananas, cut into 1/2-inch dice

Directions: 
In a saucepan, place 1 1/2 cups water and the star anise, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the sugar and stir well until the sugar is dissolved.  Return to a full boil and turn off the heat.  Place the tea bags in the syrup, stir, and let cool.  Remove the tea bags and the star anise.  Pour the chilled tea over the berries and bananas.  Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

This is a sample recipe from "Everyday Chinese Cooking: Quick and Delicious Recipes from the Leeann Chin Restaurants" by Leeann Chin and Katie Chin.  Recipe reprinted courtesy of Random House).

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