Ingredients
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6 cups water
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8 2 1/2 x 1-inch strips lemon peel (see Tips)
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2 inch piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
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3 green tea bags
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1 tablespoon Sugar substitute (see Tips)
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5 Lemon slices
Directions
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In a large saucepan bring the water, lemon strips, and ginger to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove lemon and ginger.
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Place tea bags in a teapot and immediately add simmering lemon-infused water. Cover and let steep 1 to 3 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently.
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Serve immediately in heatproof glass mugs or cups. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar substitute and serve with lemon slices.
Tips
Test Kitchen Tip: Remove lemon peel with a vegetable peeler. If necessary, use a sharp knife to scrape off any white pith that remains on the peel, as this can cause bitterness.
For a sugar substitute, choose Splenda Granular.
For a single serving, in a small saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water, one 2 1/2x1-inch lemon peel strip, and 1 thin slice fresh ginger to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove lemon and ginger. Place 1 green tea bag in a heatproof glass mug or cup and immediately add simmering lemon-infused water. Let steep 1 to 3 minutes. Remove tea bag, squeezing gently. Serve immediately. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar substitute and serve with a lemon slice. Makes 1 1/3 cups.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
3 | Calories |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Serving Size 5 servings | |
Calories 3 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Protein 1g | 1% |
Sodium 3mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Magnesium 3mg | 1% |
Potassium 21mg | 0% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.