Jasmine Tea Ice Pops

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Preparation Time 10 minutes Total Time 120 minutes
Servings 6 Ice Pops Cost Per Serving $0.41
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Ingredients

2 eachJasmine Green Tea Bags (You can use any tea for this)
2 cupsBoiling Water
2 tbspHoney (optional)
2 tbspLemon Juice
1 cupAny mixed fruit (berries, watermelon, mango, pineapple etc.)


Directions

  1. Steep your tea until it's nice and strong. Stir in honey if desired for some sweetness. Let it cool.
  2. Add pieces of your mixed fruit into your ice pop molds or paper cups.
  3. Pour your tea into the ice pop molds. Add your sticks and freeze until solid. Enjoy :)

Nutrition

  • ​​Jazz up your ice pops! Jasmine tea is usually made from green tea that contains several health-protective compounds with anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains caffeine which can decrease absorption of iron. If you have been told that your iron is low, have your ice pops an hour or more after your iron-rich meal or snack.  
  • Fruit rainbows.  The pot of gold at the end of the fruit rainbow is better health. Adding a colourful variety of fruits to your diet adds fibre, vitamins, minerals, and helpful plant compounds. Together, they support our body’s defenses against illness.  Add some seasonal or frozen fruit to your grocery list today.       
  • Hydrate with ice pops! We all know that drinking more fluids is important for our health but its not always easy to do. Ice pops are an easy and fun way to hydrate. They might also provide some relief if you have nausea or a dry mouth. Experiment with different types of teas and fruits to find your new favourite.