tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64678492895259265122024-02-20T07:39:23.516-08:00Nuper CraftFood Explorerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949601128223286814noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467849289525926512.post-11567249778609611222015-10-02T08:08:00.001-07:002015-10-02T10:05:39.500-07:00Prepared Iced Tea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebLd-N-oCBRlQHNCVNUbuJNVIvL-BneYNZOG__LHTufKIE0Stnj_jNvbPQbuN5J6okECd1qOmU-aZMqoGEBQZQw0QmvQIC7MoDe27d1Jh6sIyF8i9kGhqzQTHqsH69NAA5v4QUdt3mCKV/s1600/shutterstock-10-28866091412-original-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebLd-N-oCBRlQHNCVNUbuJNVIvL-BneYNZOG__LHTufKIE0Stnj_jNvbPQbuN5J6okECd1qOmU-aZMqoGEBQZQw0QmvQIC7MoDe27d1Jh6sIyF8i9kGhqzQTHqsH69NAA5v4QUdt3mCKV/s320/shutterstock-10-28866091412-original-web.jpg" width="216" /></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nowadays commercial sweet teas have all type of <b>artificial flavors, colors</b> and a big amount of sugar for only a couple of ounces that merely fill a cup; most of the time the constant or excess consume on such beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and other health problems.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So why not try to reduce the ingest of artificial substances? Besides rarely of those drinks <i>do</i> contain juice or tea. Make your own sweet & cold drink knowing the ingredients and procedure, also <b>comparing</b> the small bottles of bought tea to a homemade 2 liter tea it comes <b>waaaay cheaper</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I've been making my own beverages instead of buying them, I have become more aware of how much sugar I'm drinking and the insume has been less because <i>hey</i> who would want to prepare every day sugary tea?! Less I drink more days I have something in the fridge knowing I could feast on during a break.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Prepared Iced Tea</b> recipe:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Ingredients</u> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Preparing time: 15-20 mins Servings: 4-5</i> </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 liters of water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 standard green tea bags</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 stick of cinnamon (4-5 in)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup of honey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10 cloves</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lemon/Lime juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Optional) Fresh Mint or Basil leaves</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 1: Boil water. Add green tea bags, stick of cinnamon (crushed) and 5 cloves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 2: Remove water from heat, let the flavors of spices infuse for a couple of minutes; pour honey and stir until it dissolves; squeeze a lemon/lime in order to achieve a fresh gulp of that drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 3: Strain tea with a colander to get rid of those pieces of cinnamon and cloves. Pour in a jar, throw the 5 left cloves into it, let cool, serve with fresh mint or basil (if available) & enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nothing out of this world but healthier... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Note: before serving, stir the tea because the honey may seat on the bottom of the jar.</span></div>
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<br />Food Explorerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949601128223286814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467849289525926512.post-43755159965211314872015-09-11T09:15:00.001-07:002015-09-11T09:15:39.458-07:00Coming Soon a Craftsy blogMy name is Michelle, and soon Nuper Craft will be a blog full of all kind of DIY's you can imagine.<br />Be patient!Food Explorerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949601128223286814noreply@blogger.com0