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Best Greek Tzatziki Sauce recipe

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This is the Best Greek Tzatziki Sauce recipe ever. It is fresh, homemade and has dill & mint in it which gives it such depth of flavor.

This is my go to tzatziki recipe, it does not compare to anything you could buy in the store. 

Kind like spinach dip, you do not want the store bought you want homemade. Same goes for tzatziki, it just tastes fresh homemade and real. 

So please forget the store bought kind because this stuff is in a whole other caliber. 

YUM!

Tzatziki is a greek sauce that is made from thick Greek yogurt, fresh english cucumbers, fresh garlic, olive oil, and dill. Some people also add mint. 

I add both!! Why not? It is sooooo good. 

This tzatziki is sure to be one of the best varieties you have ever tasted.

TRUST ME!

It goes great with just about any Greek meal and it’s a very very easy to make!!

 

Simply add in your grated and chopped vegetables, stir and you’re ready to eat it!

Serve it with chicken, lamb or just about any other type of Greek Main dish.

 

Eat as much as you want, because it’s super healthy for you too. 

And because of the Greek Yogurt, it also has a ton of protein. 

MAN OH MAN, THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF!

For best results chill it in an airtight container for up to 2 hours or more before serving.

The longer it chills in the fridge the thicker it becomes and the flavors really set in.

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Drinks and Smoothies

Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea

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If you’re looking for a refreshing Summer drink then this Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea is sure to hit the spot!

My girlfriend introduced me to this tea some years back.

Actually it was around the Christmas holidays, and i received a nice gift package with a tea set and a number of teas. That is when i first tried and fell in love with this tea.

Then i was drinking it hot, but it’s much better brewed and chilled. And definitely one of my go to summer iced teas. So where did these BEAUTIFUL flowers come from anyway? 

Well the ancestors of today’s modern hibiscus hybrids were sprinkled all around the globe, following the Equator from one warm, tropical land to the next.

The eight hibiscus species that are considered to be the ancestors of the modern exotic hibiscus were originally native to Mauritius, Madagascar, Fiji, Hawaii, and either China or India.

Read more here about this amazing flower and its benefits.

You may have seen this beverage as of late coming out of Starbucks but i am telling you forget that over priced version and start make your own at home.

The health benefits of hibiscus tea are UNBELIEVABLE so go find yourself some shade, and allow yourself some time to relax because you deserve it darling!

HOW TO MAKE HIBISCUS TEA

  1. In a large pitcher, place 3/4 cup of dried hibiscus.
  2. Add 8 cups of filtered cold water.
  3. Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
  4. Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
  5. Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
  6. Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
  7. Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
  8. Squeeze 1/2 tsp of lime and and enjoy!

To make the tea with tea bags:

  • In a large pitcher, place 8 hibiscus tea bags.
  • Add 8 cups of hot water and add 2 bruised mint leaves.
  • Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
  • Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
  • Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
  • Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
  • Top with a few fresh mint leaves and and enjoy!

Note: Makes one gallon of tea, double it up if you want more.

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