Dr. Chris's Minty Iced Green Tea

Mint leaves add a cool, invigorating flavor to this simple, antioxidant-rich tea. And studies show that drinking green tea may help fight cancer and heart disease, so savor this iced drink.

Ingredients: Fresh mint leaves, green-tea bags, ice, honey or agave, fresh lavender leaves (optional)

Calories: 5 (more if you add honey)

Try this recipe: Minty Iced Green Tea

Ingredients • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, washed • 3-4 green tea bags • Ice • Honey or agave, fresh lavender leaves (optional) Preparation Place mint leaves in a large glass or BPA-free plastic pitcher. Crush gently with clean hands. Add tea bags, and pour hot water over top, leaving a few inches of room. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Remove tea bags; serve over ice. Add honey or agave to sweeten and a few fresh lavender leaves, if you have them on hand.

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