CHAMOMILE GRANITA (ICE WATER)

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You can make this with any tea. The chamomile is a wonderful treat if you can't sleep at night. For guests, I like to serve this in a tea cup with a thin crisp cookie and a slice of lemon for garnish.

Provided by Stacey Sweet

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup camomile tea leaves or 4 tea bags
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1/4 cup honey (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan boil water. Once boiling, remove from heat, add tea and steep for 5-10 minutes depending upon your own taste.
  • Strain tea into a bowl add the lemonjice and honey. Stirr to dissolve.
  • Pour into serving bowl or 2" deep roasting pan and freeze for 6-8 hours stirring/scraping the mixture 2 or 3 times with a fork.
  • Just before serving place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes and scrape ice crystals with a spoon or fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 0.1

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