Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 This looks lovely. I've seen beautiful large glass pitchers of citrus water (at my local raw food restaurant) and a lot of the appeal (to me) is the sight of the tri-colored citrus slices floating in the water (orange, lemon, lime). The sight of spearmint leaves, cucumber slices and lemon slices would be pretty too.I'm so glad you shared this - I'm going to make a pitcher today! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Cat Lady wrote: This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 You're welcome, saw it , tried it , and it's a lot healthier than some of the sugar free stuff they promote so, that's what I'm drinking now.lol -- Re: Sassy Water This looks lovely. I've seen beautiful large glass pitchers of citrus water (at my local raw food restaurant) and a lot of the appeal (to me) is the sight of the tri-colored citrus slices floating in the water (orange, lemon, lime). The sight of spearmint leaves, cucumber slices and lemon slices would be pretty too. I'm so glad you shared this - I'm going to make a pitcher today! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Cat Lady wrote: This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I make healthy tea. It contains water, does that count?? I keep a gallon of green tea in frig at all times. I pour about a quart of green tea in vitamix, add 3 or 4 steavia leaves, 3 or 4 sweet mint leaves. Blend about 1 minute, pour over ice, add lemon wedge. drink up!!!!! From: Cat Lady <busresponsible@...>undisclosed-recipients@...Sent: Thu, June 2, 2011 8:53:36 AMSubject: Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Oh, that sounds nice! Thanks for sharing! I used to buy my skin care products from a salon that, in addition to crudités, always had two ice-choked pitchers of water available for clients--one plain, one with slices of orange, lemon, and lime. Miss Klinger was truly ahead of her time, and for this recipe I think I'd follow the salon's lead and just slice rather than blend. And since this is a warm-weather beverage, may I suggest cold roasted barley tea for summer? The Japanese call it "mugicha" and the Koreans call it "boricha" and it's wonderful no matter what you call it (I make mine from a mix of barley and corn). Add 3 level tablespoons of roasted barley (or, in my case, 2 of barley, one of corn) to 4 cups water, bring to boil, simmer gently (I cover the pot) for 5 - 10 minutes. Strain, discard barley, serve plain or with lemon. (If I'm making a half-gallon, I brew the full amount of grain in a quart of water, then add the second quart after straining; it cools the tea faster, too.) I prefer it cold and like to keep it in the fridge--very refreshing! Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. __._,_._ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Oh, just add the mint if you need to add anything at all! And just let everything sit overnight in the fridge--the tannins don't kick in when you cold-brew tea. No need to blend at all. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. __,_.___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Teas are good but, it's nice to have the low cal veggie water as, it contains some vitamins and minerals too, and not the same thing all the time is good too.lol Just my little opinion -- Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I agree with you but tea isn't devoid of benefits--far from it. Different teas (they're actually subspecies of the same plant but grown in different areas processed differently) have myriad healthful properties: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_tea . Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Sounds good, thanks for the recipe for barley tea -- Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. __._,_._ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I agree with the benefits of tea too, I drink a lot of that as well, Just don't happen to like plain water, have to have something with it even if's it's a little lemon or vinegar with a dash of stevia.lol -- Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 My pleasure; hit a Korean grocer for the grains. Don't buy it in tea bags if you can help it. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. __._,_._ .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm with you--I just can't get into plain water or even plain seltzer. A little spritz of something makes all the difference which is why I'm always on red alert for ways to make it delicious. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 The water made from "ricing" cauliflower in the Vitamix is delicious! Surprisingly sweet and refreshing when chilled, and makes a great base for other things too. Here is a video I made of ricing cauliflower-just strain off the water into a container and put it in the fridge. From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: Sassy Water Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 11:57 AM I'm with you--I just can't get into plain water or even plain seltzer. A little spritz of something makes all the difference which is why I'm always on red alert for ways to make it delicious. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I hate cauliflower but for those who like it, that's a terrific idea. BTW, the autumn/winter bancha at the bottom of this page http://zencha.net/products_shizu.php makes slammin' refrigerator tea and is very cost-effective. It's not something I'd drink hot but it really is delicious if you cold-brew it. Zencha.net is one of my two sources for Japanese green tea; I've never felt the need to use any others. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Will have to try that -- Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I love drinking the water from riced cauliflower also - it is surprisingly sweet! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 1:00 PM, wrote: Will have to try that -- Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium lemon, thinly sliced12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Question, would you VM the cucumber and lemon or float them? How about the mint? Velda On 6/2/2011 6:37 AM, wrote: You're welcome, saw it , tried it , and it's a lot healthier than some of the sugar free stuff they promote so, that's what I'm drinking now.lol -------Original Message------- From: Lea Ann Savage Date: 6/2/2011 9:17:05 AM To: Subject: Re: Sassy Water This looks lovely. I've seen beautiful large glass pitchers of citrus water (at my local raw food restaurant) and a lot of the appeal (to me) is the sight of the tri-colored citrus slices floating in the water (orange, lemon, lime). The sight of spearmint leaves, cucumber slices and lemon slices would be pretty too. I'm so glad you shared this - I'm going to make a pitcher today! Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Cat Lady wrote: This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Do you toast the barley yourself? Velda On 6/2/2011 7:28 AM, wrote: Oh, that sounds nice! Thanks for sharing! I used to buy my skin care products from a salon that, in addition to crudités, always had two ice-choked pitchers of water available for clients--one plain, one with slices of orange, lemon, and lime. Miss Klinger was truly ahead of her time, and for this recipe I think I'd follow the salon's lead and just slice rather than blend. And since this is a warm-weather beverage, may I suggest cold roasted barley tea for summer? The Japanese call it "mugicha" and the Koreans call it "boricha" and it's wonderful no matter what you call it (I make mine from a mix of barley and corn). Add 3 level tablespoons of roasted barley (or, in my case, 2 of barley, one of corn) to 4 cups water, bring to boil, simmer gently (I cover the pot) for 5 - 10 minutes. Strain, discard barley, serve plain or with lemon. (If I'm making a half-gallon, I brew the full amount of grain in a quart of water, then add the second quart after straining; it cools the tea faster, too.) I prefer it cold and like to keep it in the fridge--very refreshing! Sassy Water  This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water  Sassy Water  2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves.  Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight.  Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day.   __._,_._ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Korean grocery? Not sure I could even find one. Velda On 6/2/2011 8:53 AM, wrote: My pleasure; hit a Korean grocer for the grains. Don't buy it in tea bags if you can help it. Sassy Water This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water  Sassy Water  2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves.  Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight.  Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day.   __._,_._  .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I wouldn't VM any of it. This kind of drink is supposed to infuse the water with flavor just from the ingredients floating in there. You "could" blend it all up, but I wouldn't. If you did blend - I'd use much less of each ingredient. The ingredients are only supposed to flavor the water. If I made this I'd add Stevia leaves (if I had some) or stevia from a store - but that's just me… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 3, 2011, at 3:42 AM, Velda wrote: Question, would you VM the cucumber and lemon or float them? How about the mint? Velda On 6/2/2011 6:37 AM, wrote: You're welcome, saw it , tried it , and it's a lot healthier than some of the sugar free stuff they promote so, that's what I'm drinking now.lol -------Original Message------- From: Lea Ann Savage Date: 6/2/2011 9:17:05 AM To: Subject: Re: Sassy Water This looks lovely. I've seen beautiful large glass pitchers of citrus water (at my local raw food restaurant) and a lot of the appeal (to me) is the sight of the tri-colored citrus slices floating in the water (orange, lemon, lime). The sight of spearmint leaves, cucumber slices and lemon slices would be pretty too. I'm so glad you shared this - I'm going to make a pitcher today! Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Cat Lady wrote: This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Ok, someone mentioned the VM but your way makes sense except I have put cucumber in water before and got NO flavor, so maybe I did not "infuse" it long enough. Velda On 6/3/2011 5:21 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote: I wouldn't VM any of it. This kind of drink is supposed to infuse the water with flavor just from the ingredients floating in there. You "could" blend it all up, but I wouldn't. If you did blend - I'd use much less of each ingredient. The ingredients are only supposed to flavor the water. If I made this I'd add Stevia leaves (if I had some) or stevia from a store - but that's just me… Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Jun 3, 2011, at 3:42 AM, Velda wrote: Question, would you VM the cucumber and lemon or float them? How about the mint? Velda On 6/2/2011 6:37 AM, wrote: You're welcome, saw it , tried it , and it's a lot healthier than some of the sugar free stuff they promote so, that's what I'm drinking now.lol -------Original Message------- From: Lea Ann Savage Date: 6/2/2011 9:17:05 AM To: Subject: Re: Sassy Water This looks lovely. I've seen beautiful large glass pitchers of citrus water (at my local raw food restaurant) and a lot of the appeal (to me) is the sight of the tri-colored citrus slices floating in the water (orange, lemon, lime). The sight of spearmint leaves, cucumber slices and lemon slices would be pretty too. I'm so glad you shared this - I'm going to make a pitcher today! Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Jun 2, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Cat Lady wrote: This could easily be made in the vitamix and it's healthy and low calorie way to get tasty water Sassy Water 2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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