Recipe: Minty-lime Ice Tea, Enjoy!

images (17)Dietitian’s tip: To prepare brewed tea, heat water to a simmer, remove from heat and add the tea. Generally, steep 1 teaspoon of tea per 1 cup of water. For this recipe, you can use brewed tea that has been cooled or instant tea.

Ingredients

1 cup freshly brewed unsweetened tea, cooled

2 tablespoons lime juice concentrate

2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish

5 to 6 ice cubes

Sugar substitute, to taste

Directions

In a blender, combine the ice tea, lime juice, mint leaves and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.

Pour into a tall chilled glass and garnish with a mint sprig

Enjoy