i love to make a pitcher of homemade ice tea with fresh mint, in a nice pitcher, i need to see the leaves, i pour a glass full in a special glass and sip away any stress !! and it seems so special. it takes me about a hour to sip a full 16oz of tea, if i was hungry or something was bothering me when i started it will be forgotten by the time i am finished and i am totally refreshed and full. those are great benefits.
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there are other benefits, like tea is a great antioxidant and anti aging supplement among many others, try to have at least 1-3 glasses a day with your me time, it also counts as getting in some water. mint also has benefits so drink up.
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i like tea...hot or cold. with lemon or mint. my cupboard is stacked with all types of tea, tea cups and saucers, and teapots.
JLTURNER44009/13/2010 6:27:00 AM
Great idea! I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing your secret.
JO2TOM9/12/2010 2:07:00 PM
What a really nice idea. I love to see the mint sprigs floating around in the pitcher. Thanks for the great idea
HAPPYMOM89/12/2010 10:52:00 AM
Love you suggestion! Especially about needing to see the tea leaves! I drink tea all day long but use tea bags which are not near as much fun as the way you are doing it. Pat
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