Green Tea Ginger Lemonade
- 4 cups water
- 4 1/2-inch slices peeled fresh ginger
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
- Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a saucepan, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and ginger, stir in the lemon juice and agave nectar, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving over ice.
- Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- (per serving)
- Calories: 15
- Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Green tea has lots of wonderful antioxidants known as catechins.
- (Dont you love these names?)
- Studies have shown that catechins inhibit cancer cell growth and blood flow to tumors, but theres a catch: Green teas catechins are absorbed far better if the contents of the intestine are slightly acidic.
- Enter the lemon!
- One study showed that adding a little citric acid to green tea boosted absorption of catechins by a whopping 500 percent.
- Thats a mighty powerful pucker!
water, fresh ginger, green tea bags, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-tea-ginger-lemonade-379269 (may not work)