Helpful Hints-Beverages

• You won't need sugar with your Jasmine, Formosa Oolong, or any of the lighter-bodied tea varieties; these varieties have their own natural sweetness. They are a great choice for sugarless iced tea, as well.
• Calorie-free club soda adds sparkle to iced fruit juices making them go further and offers calorie reduction.
• Dissolving old-fashioned lemon drops or hard mint candy in your tea is a  quick way to brisk flavored tea.
• Always chill juices or sodas before adding to beverage recipes.
• Create a fresh mint chocolate cup of cocoa by placing fresh or dried mint in the bottom of your mug before filling with hot chocolate.
• One lemon yields about 1/2 cup juice; one orange yields about 1/3 cup juice.
• Storing ground coffee in the refrigerator or freezer to keep the flavor for a longer time.
• Always use cold water when beginning to make coffee.