Serves 5

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2.5 1 inch strips lemon peel, (see Tips)
• 2 inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
• 3 green tea bags
• 1 tbsp sugar substitute, (see Tips)
• 5 lemon slices

Method

1. In a large saucepan bring the water, lemon strips, and ginger to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, remove lemon and ginger.
3. Place tea bags in a teapot and immediately add simmering lemon-infused water.
4. Cover and let steep 1 to 3 minutes.
5. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently.
6. Serve immediately in heatproof glass mugs or cups.
7. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar substitute and serve with lemon slices.

Chefs 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 1/2 x 1-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.

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 3 kcal
Total Fat 0 gm
Saturated Fat 0 gm
Carbohydrates 0 gm
Fibre 0 gm
Protein 0 gm