You can also try this recipe with jasmine or lemon herbal tea. Be sure to pick the decaffeinated tea, or you’ll defeat the purpose, as caffeine is a diuretic.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 green tea bags (decaffeinated)
• 1 knuckle of fresh ginger root, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 quarts cold water

1. Combine tea bags, ginger, honey, and lime in a large, heat-proof bowl.

2. Add boiling water and steep for 15 minutes.

3. Strain into a large pitcher and add cold water. Serve over ice.

SERVES 4

• 35 calories
• 0 g fat
• 10 g carbohydrates
• 0 g protein
• 0 mg sodium
• 0 g fiber