It's that time of year when we just crave something cold and filled with ice cubes! Of course plain old water is the best thirst-quencher of all, but I try to keep a pitcher of something else in the fridge as well as a pitcher of water. Here's my favorite, very adaptable, ice tea recipe!
CARRIE’S ICED TEA
12 cups boiling water
12 green tea bags
1 cup sugar
4 Tblsp. orange juice
4 Tblsp. lemon juice
Pour the boiling water over the tea bags in a large bowl. Let steep 5 to 7 minutes only. Stir in sugar and juices. Stir well; let cool. Transfer to a pitcher and let chill in refrigerator. Serve over ice.
This recipe may easily be halved and is very adaptable. I often add in some lime juice along with the other citrus juices, and usually when I halve the recipe I still use the full amount of fruit juice. Sometimes I use regular tea in place of the green tea -- just as tasty! Sometimes I use 11 regular tea bags and 1 flavored one such as mint, raspberry, or peach. Gives a nice, different flavor.
Hi Mrs. T,
ReplyDeleteThank you to you and Carrie for another great recipe. I would imagine that there are some significant health benefits using green tea!
I was reading your devotional and appreciating the simple truth of continuing to be faithful. I was also struck with the realization that your grandchildren will have these very devotionals to fill out someday when they are older. I would imagine that little Sam will appreciate your train analogies quite a bit:). You may have written these for little people but we big people need to be reminded of these truths also. Have a great Tuesday!
Hi Rachel --
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that using green tea does make this a healthy beverage. We sure do enjoy it however I make it.
I'm glad you are enjoying the devotional pages I've been posting from time to time. I know what you mean -- every year when I write the devotional book for that summer, I am so blessed by being reminded of the simple truths concerning salvation and living the Christian life. It's always spiritually refreshing for me even though it is a lot of work.
The last couple of years I have given one of the current devotional books to each of my kids and ther families. The kids may be a little young for them now, but yes, it's a blessing to realize they will use them someday.
Thanks for your sweet, encouraging comments, Rachel!