No toddler this week as I venture into a beverage idea that's NOT a smoothie. (As I post this I realized all my prior "drinks" have been in the realm of the smoothie. )
So if you are looking to spruce up your water a bit try this simple idea...
What you need...
Ingredients
- Large vase or pitcher
- Lots of ice
- 3-4 bags of your favorite tea
- 4-5 thin slices of cucumber
- Enough water to fill the pitcher
Instructions
Fill your pitcher half with ice.
Add the tea bags and cucumber slices.
Top wit ice and fill with water.
Let site for about ½ hour.
Drink! :~)
As for nutritional information, it's unnecessary. Tea is free! And the cucumbers aren't being eaten. If caffeine bothers you this can easily be made with decaffeinated or herbal teas only.
📖 Recipe
Cold Brewed Cucumber Tea
Quench your thirst with this refreshing cold brewed cucumber tea, perfect for hot summer days. Learn how to make this easy and healthy beverage today!
Ingredients
- Large vase or pitcher
- Lots of ice
- 3-4 bags of your favorite tea
- 4-5 thin slices of cucumber
- Enough water to fill the pitcher
Instructions
- Fill your pitcher half with ice.Large vase or pitcher
- Add the tea bags and cucumber slices.3-4 bags of your favorite tea, 4-5 thin slices of cucumber, Lots of ice
- Top wit ice and fill with water.Enough water to fill the pitcher
- Let site for about ½ hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.01gSodium: 0.2mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Nina
Thanks for reminding me!
I sometimes make this kind of iced tea but I should do it more often. Mint is nearly always a good idea, even with fruit teas like apple.
Just one really small thing, and I am kind of sorry that I have to mention this thought because otherwise it will bother me all day: You might want to remove the tags at the end of the teabag strings because of the paper and the ink in the tea. I really wondering if I am seeing too much detail - must be an illness of law-office secretaries...
Jenna
actually, there is good news about nutrient content of tea! tea contains many antioxidants that eliminate free radicals from the body. Rooibus (red) tea is the highest in antioxidants and is decaff, so perfect to use for kids! i love tea, can't wait to try this one!
jenna @ foodwithkidappeal.com
alex
I wonder if your water dispenser is slow because the filter needs to be changed? My mom's was fixed by changing the filter.
BTW. the whole point of this comment is that I appreciate the idea of leaving water around to encourage me to drink.
So smart!
LeeAnn
This looks really good! I can't stand water, so maybe this will get me drinking!!!!!
Nancy
I do this too with frozen berries for colour - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries.
Fresh herbs like mint ad flavour as well. The sky is the limit!
Maranda
Roni, I just the tea. I LOVE it. I made it in a big crafe on left it on the counter and drunk the whole thing. 🙂
Bravo_Cook
Hello If it passes to find to me I have a gift for you! Soon Lorenz
Megan
I love cucumber in my water, but never thought to put it in my tea. Fabulous idea!
nicole
hey roni,
my sister in law got me on the "cucumber in water" trick a few yrs ago, but i'm looking forward to trying it with tea too. it looks so refreshing, and a nice change to regular water. i love all your sites, and read them daily. i'm your biggest lurking fan...ha ha! keep up the great ideas!
Hollie
I was a bit hesitant about the cucumber but was pleasingly surprised to discover that this drink is awesome! Very refreshing and a great way to get some good fluids in. Thanks for the idea!
Lisa K.
Top "wit" ice! Yayah, grrrrrrrrrllllll! 😉
A great idea, as usual!
Annette
cucumbers!!!!!!!!! What an awesome healthy idea! Another must for my day 😉 .........thanks Roni 😉
Jan
Oh Yum! I am going to give this a try as soon as I pick up a cuc.
Jennie
East coast water is great. When you come to Southern California, drink bottled or filtered.
Jamie
Yum. In the summer I always have a pitcher of cucumber water in the fridge. Same concept but with water only no tea. It is SO good.
MelBe
Roni,
I normally don't like tea, but I really can't wait to give this a try . . . It looks yummy!!
Mr. Meltdown
I think that will go good with my morning breakfast I will give that a try! Might even add a little Splenda to kick it up a bit. 🙂
roni
Cassie - Great question! I just use regular ones and they still work! I don't think there's a need for cold brewed ones.
Cassie
Do you use regular tea bags or ones that are made for cold brewing?