Levitating Lemon (Green Tea, Caffeinated)

Ingredients: Organic Green Tea, Organic Yerba Mate, Organic Lemongrass, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Lemon Myrtle, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Lemon Oil

Blender’s Notes: THIS is the “super lemon-"y", happiness-inducing Green Tea that everyone’s been asking for. Organic Sencha-style Green tea base, with the added “pick-‘R’upper” qualities Yerba Mate is known for. Has been described as "tasting just like a fresh Lemon scone". Naturally caffeinated. 

Please see recipe below for a special cookie recipe using this tea product.

Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 400-450 eight-ounce servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 25-30 eight ounce servings). Many of our teas can be re-steeped at least 1x time.           

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION:

Green Tea - Green Tea possesses a high content of antioxidants and polyphenols, known for neutralizing the potentially harmful effects of free radicals.

Yerba Mate - From the dried leaves of an evergreen holly, Ilex paraguariensis  (a native plant of South America) and contains beneficial phytonutrients such as chlorophyll, flavonoids and trace minerals.

Lemon Balm - This herbal allay contains flavonoids and phenolic acids that can help fight viruses.

Lemon Myrtle - A traditional food of Australia, Lemon Myrtle is used both in cuisine and as a healing plant. It has powerful antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, and provides a clean, delicate lemon and menthol flavor. Another mood elevator...we love this!

Lemon Peel - This citrus favorite is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin C and polyphenol flavonoids. Polyphenols have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties, and may protect from oxidative stress and some diseases. Polyphenols are divided into several groups, one of which is represented by flavonoids. Plants produce flavonoids as a protection against parasites, oxidative injury and harsh climatic conditions.

Lemongrass - This plant is rich in potassium, antioxidants, vitamins A and C, as well as Citral which has strong antimicrobial qualities.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER  The information contained in this website or in any of our literature is not presented as medical advice, nor should it be used as a substitute with a qualified and licensed physician. Although much of the information can be found in sources cited in the Tea Association of America’s brochures, on the U.S Dept. of Agriculture’s website, and in many cited independent studies, much of the investigation related to Tea and Tisanes has, unfortunately, not been thoroughly evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration to date. Our products are not designed to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any specific diseases, and therefore any information contained herein is not to be read as a specific remedy or intended to guarantee any specific result. We are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of our products or any of the suggestions or procedures discussed within. If you have specific food allergies or aversions, please note all ingredients contained in each of our organic and gluten free products. As noted above, all matters pertaining to your health and well-being should be discussed with your licensed medical physician. Thank you.

LIGHT OF DAY'S GLUTEN-FREE LEVITATING LEMON TEA COOKIES

• 1 cup flour (we like the Bob's Red Mill Gluten-free)
• ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (if using Gluten-free flour) 
• ¼ cup sugar 
• ¼ cup powdered Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Light of Day Organics Levitating Lemon tea leaves
• Zest of one lemon 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1 teaspoon strongly brewed Levitating Lemon tea liquid, cooled
• ½ cup salted butter  

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a food processor, add all dry ingredients until the tea leaves are finely ground. Add the vanilla extract, brewed Green Tea, butter and continue processing until you form a dough. You will need to stop a few times to scrape down the sides. On a piece of waxed or parchment paper, dump out the dough and roll into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes or freeze for 10-15 minutes. Once dough is chilled, slice the log into 1/3 inch thick rounds. The cookies might crumble apart a bit, just smoosh it back together with your hands! Place on baking sheet with parchment paper and cook for about 12 minutes until edges are just browned. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Then enjoy!

-Recipe contributed by staff educator Tami Ward