Make Panera Iced Green Tea Right In Your Backyard

On a hot summer day sometimes all I want is an Iced Tea; my preference is Green Tea. Do you like Panera’s Iced Green Tea? Well, now you can make your own Iced Green Tea right in your own backyard.

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To make Iced Green Tea you have to start with Green tea, originally from China. The leaves are made from Camellia sinensis that undergo minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea was first brewed in 2737 BC. Green tea has been used as both a beverage and a medicine in most of Asia. It can be used to help control bleeding and help heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar and promoting digestion. Who knew what we enjoy in a class on our couch at home can help heal wounds?

Green tea is not only be used in a drink, but it is also used in health foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetic items. Researchers say that there is evidence that suggests that regular green tea drinkers may have a lower risk of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer. Iced tea is hot tea served cold with ice. SImpel enough? It can be mixed with flavored syrup like peach, raspberry, passion fruit, and strawberry, to name a few. What’s the easiest way to make a great green tea? Make hot green tea the night before and then store in the refrigerator overnight.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

What you need:

4 cups boiling water

8 regular green tea bags

2 cups cold water

½ cup Splenda

How-to:

In a saucepan, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove tea bags from water and squeeze bags gently. Stir in 2 cups cold water and sweetener, stirring until sweetener dissolves. Serve over ice or let tea come to room temperature then serve over ice.
Recipe can be found at http://www.food.com/recipe/iced-green-tea-165239?scaleto=6&mode=null&st=true

So are you ready to try making the Panera Green Tea you love for all your friends right in your own backyard? Because if you like Panera’s green tea the closest taste is sold by The Republic of Tea, the product is called Sweet Tea Tropical Green Tea Bags and can be bought for $12.50, this includes a tin of 36 tea bags.