Recipes of the Month: Tea

Sun Tea

• Prep time: 2 minutes

• Cook time: 24 hours

• Yield: 2 liters

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tea bags of your choice

• Water

Directions:

1. Fill an extra-large mason jar with water, add 3 or 4 of your favorite tea bags and cover with lid.

2. Place in sun for one full day and let the shining rays pour in heat and energy, bringing out the wonderful tea flavors.

3. Sweeten if so desired with natural sweetener and serve at room temperature or cold over ice

4. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon wedge.

Ginger Drink

• Prep Time: 7 minutes

• Cook Time: 24 hours

• Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh ginger root

• 2 quarts water

• Juice of 2 limes

• Maple syrup or agave nectar to taste

Directions:

1. Thinly peel the fresh ginger, grate and mix with water in a large saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes. Cover the pan and turn off the heat; leave for 24 hours.

3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve.

4. Add the lime juice and maple syrup or agave. Stir until dissolved. Serve chilled.