Saturday, August 4, 2012

iced green tea!

im all about convenience... i loved the iced coffee recipe because it was ready to go when im running out the door... i keep reading about how green tea is good for you.. so i was hoping to find a simple recipe to have it ready in my fridge when im heading out the door.

dr. wong found this recipe for me!  dep on how sweet you like it, add more or less sugar :)

iced green tea
from mangio da sola

8 cups of cold water
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar (or Splenda or about 3/4 c of agave syrup)
6-8 bags of green tea (I use Lipton, but I'm sure there are better brands out there. Any suggestions welcomed!)

In a big pot, pour in cold water and sugar. Turn on the heat, and stir the sugar until the water becomes translucent again. Cover the pot of sugar water, and allow the mixture to boil. Meanwhile, place the green tea bags in a large container (with a lid) that can handle hot water and quick temperature changes. Once the water boils, turn off the heat, and immediately pour the sugar water into the large container. Cover the container (with the lid or foil), and allow the tea to sit or steep and cool for 10 minutes. Then place the container in the refrigerator, or pour yourself a glass with a bunch of ice!

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