Day 67

This week will be beverages.

This is a rich, flavor intensive tea. It's perfect for pouring over a tall glass of ice or sipping hot from your favorite cup.

BLACK CHERRY GREEN TEA

One bag of frozen dark sweet cherries (pitted and unsweetened)

Place into large pot with 2 to 2 1/2 quarts water

Boil

Add 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped

Simmer 10 minutes, crushing fruit periodically with a wooden spoon

Remove from heat

Add 10 - 12 green tea bags

Let stand covered until room temperature

Strain thru a sieve, pressing cherries to release their juices.

You may add some sugar Stevia, honey or agave nectar.

Perhaps a slice of orange, lemon or lime.

Frozen strawberries and peaches work well, too

Maybe a sprig or rosemary or some star anise can be added to the boiling fruit.

Or a few slices of fresh ginger.

Go crazy!