Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Iced Green Tea

MICROLUXEbeauty Magazine

Volume V - The First Monthly Issue

Lucky for us, some of the tastiest fruits have the most powerful antioxidants. The best part is, these fruits often mix well (especially on a hot summer day!). Cool off and fight free radicals with this delicious, cooling, summer drink recipe from butteredveg.com. You won't be disappointed!

What You'll Need

16 OZ. FROZEN BLUEBERRIES OR 2 CUPS OF BLUEBERRY JUICE

1 CUP WATER

3/4 CUP ORGANIC RAW SUGAR

CRUSHED ICE

1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE

6 CUPS OF GREEN TEA

PREP TIME: 15 SHORT MINUTES

SERVES: 6 THIRSTY BABES

PRO-TIP

It is important to use raw sugar (the brown type), because it contains vitamins and minerals that make it a more complete food.

Let's Get Mixing

STEP 1:

Combine blueberries, water, raw sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the fresh lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

STEP 2:

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

STEP 3:

Remove from heat, then crush blueberries with a fork to release their juices. Strain through a sieve or form of micro-strainer. Reserve the juice and discard the pulp (or save to add a little crunch to your drink). Allow mixture to cool.

STEP 4:

Add 6 cups boiling water to 6 tea bags or 6 teaspoons of loose tea leaves. Before adding tea leaves, allow the water to cool to 170-180 degrees Fahrenheit, then steep for 3 minutes.

STEP 5:

Combine blueberry-sugar juice, tea, and the remaining lemon juice in a large jar, bowl, or pitcher. Add ice or cool in the refrigerator.

STEP 6:

Enjoy!

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