What could be more deliciously hydrating than sipping on pure, luscious watermelon flavor—unless maybe when you add an enchanting Tulsi twist? Simply lovely and ever so simple to prepare, this tea-rific riff on a classic Agua Fresca blends Organic India Tulsi Hibiscus Tea with fresh watermelon and delicate coconut water in a supreme summertime cooler everyone will love.

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Simple and simply delightful, traditional Mexican aguas frescas are essentially whole fresh juice made with equal parts with water plus a touch of syrup. We eschew the added sugar —no one misses it! The vibrant flavor shines more purely as a result. blend in the subtle, uplifting sweetness of coconut water instead, along with the light, floral and berry notes of the tea.

This liquid radiance welcomes supplementation, too—I like to blend in a little Organic India Shatavari. Preparing this relaxing, luxuriously refreshing beverage couldn’t be easier--just add all ingredients and blend. If you’re happy with the consistency, serve as is or over ice. If you find some lingering pulp that isn’t to your liking, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher first. Feeling free to approximate quantities, too–with wholesome ingredients like these, it’s hard to go wrong!

Simpler Summer Variation

Feeling tea-rific but not quite in the mood for the herbal notes? Just swap in the tea for chilled, distilled water; you can do the same with the coconut water, too, although those electrolytes are so blissful. Add a few fresh mint sprigs for an easy, tea-free, lovely lift!

Watermelon Hibiscus Tea Fresca

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Author: Wendy McMillan

Simply lovely and ever so simple to prepare, this tea-rific riff on a classic Agua Fresca blends Hibiscus herbalTea with fresh watermelon and delicate coconut water in a supreme summertime cooler everyone will love.

Ingredients

2 Cups boiled water
4 ORGANIC INDIA USA Tulsi Hibiscus Tea bags
4 Cups cubed, seedless watermelon
2 Cups coconut water, chilled
Juice from 1 medium lime
Ice, additional cubed or sliced watermelon, and lime slices to serve, optional

Instructions

Steep the tea bags in the 2 cups boiled water for 5 -10 minutes. Remove tea bags and chill.
Puree the watermelon in a blender. If desired, remove solids by straining through a fine mesh sieve or transfer directly into a pitcher. Stir in chilled tea, coconut water, and lime juice. Chill covered for an hour or serve immediately over ice.

Notes

Feeling tea-rific but not quite in the mood for the herbal notes? Just swap in the tea for chilled, distilled water; you can do the same with the coconut water, too, although those electrolytes are so blissful. Add a few fresh mint sprigs for an easy, tea-free, lovely lift!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

92.16

Fat

0.58 g

Sat. Fat

0.25 g

Carbs

21.99 g

Fiber

2.25 g

Net carbs

19.75 g

Sugar

17.12 g

Protein

2.28 g

Sodium

134.35 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg