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Dear Tea Lovers,

Here's a lesser known tea sandwich recipe

In Victorian times and times when money was scarce, a toast sandwich was intoduced!

The recipe:

A thin piece of toast is buttered and salted and then peppered and then placed in between two pieces of white bread!

It is also,in some circles, known as the sandwich that may have changed lives!

It may still be spotted on British menus today, but listed as a side dish most likely!

Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor

Dear Tea Lovers,

Boost metabolism,relax and detoxify with Matcha Smoothie (a seen in Better Homes & Gardens Jan. 2016 issue)

1 1/2 C refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
2 C baby Spinach
1 banana cut up & frozen
2 tsp. matcha (green tea powder)
1 tsp. bee pollen powder (optional)
1 C ice cubes

In a blender combine all ingreds. Blend until smooth. serve immediately.

Makes 3 servings
67 cals. each

****What is bee pollen? It is a supplement that is a source for the drone bee, it is considered a super food. It is highly concentrated, and may have side effects for some. As always please confer with your medical provider before adding to your diet.!****

welcome your New Year with a great smoothie!
Enjoy!


Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor

Dear Tea Readers,

Here's a recipe for making refrigerator tea.

I usually make this before I go to bed at night, that way it will be ready to drink in the morning/ or for lunch or dinner.

For 2 quarts

using a 2 quart container/pitcher, fill with filtered water.
using 8 tea bags (can use loose leaf if desired) of your favorite kind

Simply submerse them completely in the pitcher and close lid on top of the strings so that they can then steep for 6 and up to 12 hours.

That it! Remove tea bags and (or loose leaf) discard and sweeten as desired!


Enjoy!

Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor