Banana Chai Smoothie

Banana Chai Smoothie:
1 cup water
2 Chai tea bags
1 cup milk
2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
Pinch of Cinnamon
5 ice cubes

Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.

Pour the tea into the blender, adding the milk, bananas, and cinnamon. Puree until smooth, then adding the ice cubes and blend until the ice is nicely crushed.

Pour into your glass, topping with fat free whipped cream and a nice dash of cinnamon if you'd like.

Enjoy!

Chilled Apple Tea

Chilled Apple Tea:

2 cups water
4 Darjeeling black tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups 100% apple juice
1 lemon, sliced

Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.
Pour the tea into a glass pitcher, adding the honey, Apple Juice, and squeezed lemons. Stir well and let chill before serving. For a frozen treat, blend with 4 or 5 ice cubes prior to serving.

Two things:
A) be sure to always stir this well before you serve or all the good stuff will be on the bottom.
B) I don't sweeten things too often so if it taste bitter to you or two tart you can always add more honey (or sugar) and add only 1/2 of a lemon.