Iced tea is my favorite summer drink because it’s refreshing without being too sweet and has plenty of antioxidants for healthy summer skin. Tuck in a sliced ripe peach or a handful of berries to get an extra serving of fruit for the day.
Makes 2 Quarts
Ingredients
- 4 bags of decaffeinated mint tea
- 1 4-inch piece of ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, boil 2 quarts of water. Add tea bags and ginger. Steep for 3-4 minutes off the heat. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate or pour over ice cubes. Add chopped mint and garnish with a mint sprig.
Nutritional Stats Per Serving (8 ounces): 23 calories, 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 6 mg sodium.
Weight Watchers® Points Plus: 1
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