Ingredients
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1 tablespoon dried goji berries
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1 teaspoon dried lotus seeds
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1 teaspoon roasted chicory powder
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1/2 cup dried green peas (optional)
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1 large handful fresh mint leaves
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1 large handful fresh chrysanthemum flowers
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1 liter cold water
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Honey or agave syrup to taste
Directions
Subtitle: A Kid-Friendly, High-Protein Beverage Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine
Description: This chilled tea combines sweet and savory notes with the beautiful colors of edible flowers, making it both visually appealing and delicious. It’s perfect as a healthful beverage during hot summer months or as a refreshing alternative to soda anytime.
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon dried goji berries
* 1 teaspoon dried lotus seeds
* 1 teaspoon roasted chicory powder
* 1/2 cup dried green peas (optional)
* 1 large handful fresh mint leaves
* 1 large handful fresh chrysanthemum flowers
* 1 liter cold water
* Honey or agave syrup to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse the dried ingredients thoroughly under running water until they are clean and free of debris. Soak them in 1/2 cup of cold water for about 30 minutes to rehydrate.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked ingredients again before adding them to a blender along with the fresh herbs and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher filled with cold water. Add more ice if desired.
4. Pour the chilled tea over ice cubes and sweeten with honey or agave syrup to taste. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Difficulty: Easy
Note: You can adjust the amount of each ingredient according to your preference. Some people like their tea very sweet while others prefer it less sugary.
Steps
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1
Done
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Rinse the dried ingredients thoroughly under running water until they are clean and free of debris. Soak them in 1/2 cup of cold water for about 30 minutes to rehydrate. |
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2
Done
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Drain and rinse the soaked ingredients again before adding them to a blender along with the fresh herbs and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. |
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3
Done
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Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher filled with cold water. Add more ice if desired. |
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4
Done
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Pour the chilled tea over ice cubes and sweeten with honey or agave syrup to taste. Serve immediately. |
