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Nothing quite hits the spot like a cup of hot or iced tea. What are you supposed to do when your drink just isn’t sweet or flavorful enough, though? Don’t dump out your old cup of tea quite yet—we’re here to top you off with plenty of delicious tea sweeteners and flavor enhancers. With a quick stir of your spoon, you can easily take your tea to the next level.
Things You Should Know
- Try a syrupy sweetener like raw honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup.
- If you want something sugar-free, add stevia, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, or vanilla extract.
- For a creamier option, try adding milk, ice cream, or even cream soda.
Steps
References
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- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/expert-answers/honey/faq-20058031
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/maple-syrup/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-maple-syrup-a4641022671/
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/simple-syrup-for-sweetening-tea-recipe-1944343
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/stevia/faq-20057856
- ↑ https://www.stevia.com/2016/10/03/stevia-nutrition-information/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15166-sugar-substitutes--non-nutritive-sweeteners
- ↑ https://foodandhealth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SweetenDrinks.pdf
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238537/perfect-vanilla-tea/
- ↑ https://foodandhealth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SweetenDrinks.pdf
- ↑ https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/9-ways-take-your-iced-tea-next-level-0/slide-7
- ↑ https://foodandhealth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SweetenDrinks.pdf
- ↑ https://foodandhealth.com/sweetening-drinks/
- ↑ https://foodandhealth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SweetenDrinks.pdf
- ↑ https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/9-drinks-may-help-curb-your-cold-symptoms/slide-9
- ↑ https://food.unl.edu/brewing-iced-tea-fresh-mint
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/downloads/tip-sugar-in-drinks.pdf
- ↑ https://www.fooddrinkslife.com/sparkling-iced-tea/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-sparkling-water-healthy/
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-brew-tea-perfectly-article