Knock, Knock! Who’s There? Strawberry!!

This weekend, try this delicious Strawberry-Basil Iced Green Tea recipe provided by the Food Trust. How can you not love a fruit brave enough to wear its seeds on the outside?

Strawberry-Basil Iced Green Tea
4-6 green tea teabags
2 big handfuls of fresh strawberries, half or quartered
1 small bunch of fresh basil leaves, torn
Local honey to taste (optional)

Divide the tea bags between two heatproof jars. In a tea kettle or small saucepan bring 3 cups of water almost to a boil then, divide the heated water evenly between the jars. Let steep for about 10 minutes, then pull out the tea bags and throw away. Stir in honey to taste if you like. Serve with strawberries and basil and then top off with ice. It’s refreshing and VERY low in calories especially when compared to sodas and sugary soft drinks.

Five Fun Facts About Strawberries
1. Strawberries, as part of a 5 a day fruit & veggie diet, can help reduce the risk of cancer & heart attacks.
2. Strawberries are low fat, low calorie; high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, potassium.
3. Strawberries are a member of the rose family. Eat a bouquet today!
4. Eating strawberries, which are rich in nitrate, can increase the flow of blood & oxygen to the muscles by 7%. This prevents muscle fatigue, making it easier to get your 30 minutes of exercise each day.
5. Americans eat 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year plus another 1.8 pounds frozen per capita.