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3 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 leeks (use the white & light green parts) thinly sliced 1 rib of celery and 1 carrot 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 Yukon gold Potatoes (2 lbs.) peeled and chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 4 cups strongly brewed Lapsang Souchong ( 10 tsp. tea steeped in 4 1/2 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain tea & measure 4 cups.) Brew tea and set aside to cool slightly while getting the rest of the ingredients ready. In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat and sauté leeks, celery, carrots, salt, thyme and pepper; stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes, stock and tea. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly. Puree soup in batches in a blender and strain into a clean pot. Add more salt to taste if required. Makes approximately 10 cups. Note: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Using 4 cup mason jars are a great way to store your soup in the fridge. Can also be frozen if desired. Buy Lapsang Souchong Buy Lapsang Souchong Read the full article

2 cups rooibos or fruit TEA (brewing tip below) 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup frozen fruit 1/4 cup natural sugar To Brew TEA: Put 1/4 cup of TEA in a heat proof container and add 2 cups of boiling water. Let steep for 10-20 min. Strain out TEA and stir in natural sugar to dissolve. Let TEA cool to room temp. This double strength TEA will enhance flavour. Combine TEA and the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm. To prevent separation of the TEA and yogurt, turn popsicle molds upside down a few times while freezing to mix ingredients or pour mixture into a bowl stirring a few times until partially set then pour into molds and freeze until firm. Shop Fresh Rooibos and Fruit Teas Buy Rooibos online Read the full article

1 1/2 tsp. Peppermint TEA 2 cups frozen cubed watermelon 1/2 tsp. Stevia leaves Place Peppermint TEA and Stevia leaf in infuser and add 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 min. Remove leaves and allow TEA to cool. Refrigerate till cold. Combine frozen watermelon and TEA in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves one.   Change it up: Add some frozen strawberries and rum to the blender to make a Strawberry Watermelon #Daiquiri. Shop Organic Peppermint Tea and Steiva Buy Peppermint Tea Read the full article

Place 5-7 tsp of TEA in a pitcher. (Add more TEA if you like a stronger brew). Add 1 cup of hot water and steep for 5 min. Stir in sweetener if using. Add 3 cups of cold water. Place pitcher in refrigerator 5 hours. Suitable for all types of TEAS. The slow cold water steeping method extracts more natural sweetness and flavour from the TEA leaf. TEAS won’t go bitter because it is a gentler method of steeping which doesn’t draw out as much of the tannin from the TEA leaves. Shop Distinctly Tea Iced Tea Collection Shop TEA Read the full article

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