GINGER AND HONEY SWEET TEA

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Ginger gives such a nice flavor kick to any food or drink. Enjoy this sweet tea on a nice hot day, and relax a few minutes! Adapted from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups water
2 family-size tea bags (decaf is preferable)
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
7 cups cold water
lemon slice (to garnish, and juice of)

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add tea bags. Lower heat and simmer 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Cover and steep 10 minutes.
  • Discard tea bags.
  • Stir in honey and ginger.
  • Pour into a 1 gallon container, and add 7 cups cold water.
  • Serve over ice.
  • Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Squeezing in the lemon juice adds to the wonderful flavor.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Sodium 7.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 0.1

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