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cherry lime

energy buzz

SERVES 1

Feeling draggy? Put some zip in

your sip with revitalizing green tea.

You’ll benefit from its antioxidant-

rich catechins, plus get a mild dose

of caffeine and theobromine, the

latter of which improves blood

flow and lightens your mood with-

out the jitters. Bonus: Tart cherry

juice can reduce inflammation and

soothe sore muscles.

1 tsp thyme leaves

2 green tea teabags

½ cup unsweetened tart cherry

or cranberry juice

Juice of ½ lime, plus 1 or 2 slices

lime for garnish

1 tsp stevia powder or 2 tsp honey

1 sprig thyme for garnish, optional

In a small saucepan over high heat,

cook thyme leaves and 1 cup of

water until water just begins to boil,

1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and

add teabags; steep for 4 minutes.

Add cherry or cranberry juice, lime

juice, and stevia or honey, then

transfer into a mug. Garnish with

lime and thyme sprig, if desired.

ADD SOME SPIRIT Add 1 shot (1.5 oz)

almond- or rhubarb-flavored liquor,

such as Aperol (154 calories).

HANDLING AND STORAGE You can

serve this beverage hot, or make

a double batch to ice the leftovers

(sans alcohol) for your next after-

noon office break. But don’t reheat,

since prolonged heating can dam-

age green tea’s antioxidants.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (1 cup without alcohol):

97 calories, 0 g fat, 24 g carbs, 0 g fiber,

1 g protein, 14 mg sodium

SIP TO: ENERGIZE

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