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A company here makes a line of canned sparkling waters that are flavored with about a tablespoon of fruit juice. No sugar, no artificial flavors, no calories. They're not sweet, but that tablespoon of juice gives it just enough of a kick to taste like something more than water.
Of course, you could make the same thing yourself (with sparking water and a tablespoon of fruit juice!), and probably save money along the way. But I buy the cans.
I drink about three cans on a weekend day and about one every week night.
At work, I drink green tea.
Of course, you could make the same thing yourself (with sparking water and a tablespoon of fruit juice!), and probably save money along the way. But I buy the cans.
I drink about three cans on a weekend day and about one every week night.
At work, I drink green tea.
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Originally Posted by dustyfox;[url=tel:7855048
7855048[/url]]Earl grey tea x 3 mugs in the morning
Black coffee x 4 cups throughout the day
From 7 pm Home-made Ginger toddy - water/grated ginger/lemon/ star anise - it has a kick like a mule and no sugar.
Black coffee x 4 cups throughout the day
From 7 pm Home-made Ginger toddy - water/grated ginger/lemon/ star anise - it has a kick like a mule and no sugar.
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I used to "kick start" Chrismas day with a Moscow Mule. Tripple vodka, crushed ice, ginger beer (NOT ginger ale) and a squeeze of fresh lime. Somtimes still drink it but without the vodka!!
I'm defo giving the ginger toddy a go, sounds yum. Thanks Dusty.
I'm defo giving the ginger toddy a go, sounds yum. Thanks Dusty.
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yeah I’m going to try the ginger toddy too
The ginger toddy is great - it has that adult kick and some heat and a bit of burn, plus it's delicious and no sugar!
This is the recipe - which can be amended to your own taste
4 - 6 inches of Fresh ginger root grated or chopped up - more or less depending on how strong you want it.
a couple of star anise ( or leave this out if you don't like it, star anise has a slight aniseed taste )
Place all the grated ginger in pan of boiling water of approx 2-3 pints cover with lid and simmer for about 20 minutes or longer for stronger flavour.
Pour some through a sieve into a large heat-proof glass or mug and then add a squeeze of lemon juice - about half an egg cup full, fresh or not fresh doesn't make any difference. put the ginger pulp back in the pan.
And that's it folks!
This is the recipe - which can be amended to your own taste
4 - 6 inches of Fresh ginger root grated or chopped up - more or less depending on how strong you want it.
a couple of star anise ( or leave this out if you don't like it, star anise has a slight aniseed taste )
Place all the grated ginger in pan of boiling water of approx 2-3 pints cover with lid and simmer for about 20 minutes or longer for stronger flavour.
Pour some through a sieve into a large heat-proof glass or mug and then add a squeeze of lemon juice - about half an egg cup full, fresh or not fresh doesn't make any difference. put the ginger pulp back in the pan.
And that's it folks!
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Originally Posted by kes;[url=tel:7855768
7855768[/url]]Hi
Earl Grey tea is lovely. I have milk and 1 sugar in mine. It's brewed with oil of bergamot and orange, I think?
Earl Grey tea is lovely. I have milk and 1 sugar in mine. It's brewed with oil of bergamot and orange, I think?
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