Pink Lady Iced Tea
Pink Lady Iced Tea
Ingredients
• 3 teaspoons green tea or two green tea bags
• 3 teaspoons chamomile
• 1/4 cup hibiscus flowers
• 3 teaspoons orange peel
• 1 ounces dried raspberries, crushed a bit
Directions
• Blend the herbs and fruit together in a mason jar, cover, and shake to combine.
• Use approximately half the recipe to make a quart of iced tea. Pour boiling water over the tea mixture in a large saucepan, then cover and steep for 3 minutes at the most.
• Strain and pour into a pitcher with lots of ice.
• Use 1 heaping teaspoon to make 1 cup of hot tea.
Benefits: This refreshing pink tea makes a perfect midafternoon pick me up on a hot day. Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants and vital nutrients; chamomile induces calm; and hibiscus aids digestion, supports the immune system, and fights inflammation. Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that combat cancer and heart disease and may be able to slow the aging process.