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Dietitian's tip: To prepare brewed tea, heat water to a simmer, remove from heat and add the tea. Generally, steep 1 teaspoon of tea per 1 cup of water. For this recipe, you can use brewed tea that has been cooled or instant tea.
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup freshly brewed unsweetened tea, cooled
2 tablespoons lime juice concentrate
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
5 to 6 ice cubes
Sugar substitute, to taste
Directions
In a blender, combine the ice tea, lime juice, mint leaves and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.
Pour into a tall chilled glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
Nutritional analysis per serving
| Calories | 12 | Sodium | 7 mg |
| Total fat | 0 g | Total carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | Dietary fiber | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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