There’s nothing as refreshing as a tall glass of sweet tea in the summertime.  But sometimes, I want to have different flavors.  Here is a simple recipe for a healthier sweet tea than the traditional.

 

4      Tea Bags,  Black or Green

1      Quart        Water

2      Drops        Citrus Fresh Essential Oil Blend

3      TBSP         Agave

Ice

 

 

Boil 1-2 cups of the water and pour over tea bags.

 

Let the tea steep.  Add the agave in to make it as sweet as you like.  After a few minutes, remove the tea bags.  I usually walk away from the kitchen at this point to do something else and return when I remember that I was making something.

 

Prepare the container you will store the tea in and fill up partially with water.   By adding the water in now,  you can add the hot water without worrying about breaking glass or melting plastic.

 

Add 2 drops of Citrus Fresh Essential Oil blend.  This particular blend is nice and refreshing.  You want to be careful to only put a few drops in or the flavor will be very strong.  2 drops in a quart gives a nice hint of flavor without being too overwhelming.

 

Now pour the concentrated tea into the pitcher and fill up to the top with the remaining water.

 

 

Pour into a tall glass with ice and enjoy!

 

For a printable recipe