It’s Sunday (and that’s my fun day)…and I finished The Lords of Askalon on Friday – which means that I’m on target for its release on October 4! What do these two things have in common? It’s time for a celebration!!! I thought I’d share with you a ridiculously easy and supremely tasty recipe today, for those times when a straight-up cup of tea just won’t do the trick. (And if tea’s not, well, your cup of tea, this might change your mind).
No, it’s not a writing post. But tea and writing mix beautifully, don’t you think?
Enjoy!!!
Cinnamon-Lime Sweet Tea
6 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
Zest and juice of 2 limes
2 cinnamon sticks
3 black tea bags – I love Twinings Lady Gray, but you could use English Breakfast or Earl Gray or your favorite black tea
Bring water, sugar, lime zest and juice, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let tea steep for 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and let mixture stand until it is room temperature, about an hour. Strain mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.
(Adapted from the Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea recipe by Giada de Laurentiis)
