Thirsty Thursday - green tea

I've never been fond of hot drinks. 

I only drink two cups of black coffee

each morning for the caffeine kick.

I like my beverages full of ice and ice cold. 

My favorite (non-alcoholic beverage)

is water, packed with frozen cubes.

Tea never really did much for me, either.

We didn't drink iced tea growing up.

Green tea is different, though.

Mild flavor, healthy bits called flavonoids.

Add some honey and lemon juice.

A nice change a taste.

Good for your waist.

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Eight cups of water and eight tea bags in a glass pitcher 

(glass pitchers are romantic.)

The recycled jug I will really use

(I'm a klutz and plastic is safer.)

Cover so you don't get any unwanted flavors.

Refrigerate for eight hours.

Remove the tea bags.

Put them in a plastic bag,

refrigerate. For your eyes.

Add lemon and honey.

Drink your green tea in a green glass.

My Recipe

8 c water
8 green tea bags
8 oz (1 c) lemon juice
8 oz (1 c) honey
8 hours

Ratios
1 teabag per cup of water
1/8 cup (1oz) lemon juice per cup of water
1/8 cup (1oz) honey per cup of water

Learn to make Sun Tea without the Sun

Woo-Hoo’s for Woo-Woo’s

Brian Miller from WaystationOne was the first to want to know about woo-woo’s. You may have seen woo-woo’s mentioned in this week's Sunday 160 and in comments left by Thom from Thom’s Place 4 Well Whatever … In one moment of weakness, I exposed myself and my foible to Thom and like a really good friend he will not allow me to forget it. :)

The Story:

A long time ago, when I was a young whipper snapper and still hanging out in clubs to meet men, I was introduced to woo-woo’s. A dashing fellow with slicked back hair saw me sitting alone at the bar and knew I needed the company of a charmer. He ordered me a woo-woo and a night I can’t remember was had by all.

The Drink (serves 1):

1 1/2 oz peach schnapps
1 1/2 oz vodka
8 oz cranberry juice

And the variation:

Blue-woo

1 1/2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz blueberry schnapps
8 oz cranberry juice

Serve these in tall glasses over ice and let the memory loss begin.

Drink responsibly - drink alone at home.