Mint-Green Tea Cooler

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Mint-Green Tea Cooler
Yield: Makes 2 servings
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Net Carbs 1g
Ingredients:
2
bags green tea

4
quarter-size pieces thinly sliced fresh ginger

7
or 8 large fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

2
cups boiling water

2
cups crushed ice, divided



Preparation:
1.
Place tea bags, ginger and mint leaves in teapot. Add hot water; steep 4 minutes. Remove tea bags, ginger and mint leaves; discard. Cool tea to room temperature. Pour 1 cup of crushed ice into each of 2 tall glasses. Divide tea between glasses.


Tip: Squeeze a lime wedge (about 1/8 of a lime) into coolers before serving.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium <1 mg
Protein <1 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 1 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat <1 g
Calories 3


This recipe appears in: Coolers & Spritzers