Thai Basil Watermelon Tea
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 C Boiled Water1 C or a Large handful of Fresh Thai Basil2 C Freshly Balled Watermelon4 Tbsp Watermelon Juice Stevia Sweetener to taste if desiredIce Cubes
Boil fresh spring water and remove from heat.
Coarsly chop a heaping cup full of fresh Thai Basil and put it into a teapot. Pour very hot but not boiling water over the herbs, cover and let it steep for 6-8 minutes.
You can use immedieately, herbs and all or you can strain the tea and pour it into a pitcher. Chill until ready to use.
When ready to use, add watermelon juice and stir. Taste, Add more juice and a natural sweetener like Stevia to taste if desired. Mix well.
Fill a tall glass with ice and fresh balls of watermelon. Add tea and garnish the edge of the glass with a small wedge of watermelon.
Chill some of the steeped tea and freeze some into ice cubes ahead of time.
Serving Size: Makes 6 8oz servings
Coarsly chop a heaping cup full of fresh Thai Basil and put it into a teapot. Pour very hot but not boiling water over the herbs, cover and let it steep for 6-8 minutes.
You can use immedieately, herbs and all or you can strain the tea and pour it into a pitcher. Chill until ready to use.
When ready to use, add watermelon juice and stir. Taste, Add more juice and a natural sweetener like Stevia to taste if desired. Mix well.
Fill a tall glass with ice and fresh balls of watermelon. Add tea and garnish the edge of the glass with a small wedge of watermelon.
Chill some of the steeped tea and freeze some into ice cubes ahead of time.
Serving Size: Makes 6 8oz servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 14.1
- Total Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
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