Exotic Iced Tea

Submitted by Leslie, FL
Source: findarticles.com
From the article Glorious ginger - uses of ginger root - includes recipes
From Vegetarian Times, Sept, 1998 by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley

MAKES 2 QUARTS DAIRY-FREE 30

Ginger juice adds a spicy flavor to this refreshing drink.

2 quarts water
1/2 cup peeled, grated gingerroot
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 regular-size green tea bags
Honey or sugar to taste (optional)

IN LARGE POT, combine water, ginger and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and let stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in honey or sugar if desired. Let cool. Pour tea through a fine sieve into pitcher and serve over ice.

PER 1-CUP SERVING: 77 CAL.; 0 PROT.; 0 TOTAL FAT (0 SAT. FAT); 19G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 2MG SOD.; 0 FIBER,