I know that adequate water intake is important when looking for health through our diet. I understand that water flushes the system, hydrates to keep things moving smoothly, and is 75-80 of our healthy bodies.

Sometimes I want a little flavor in my water.  Here is a flavored water recipe or tea that I drink quite often.

Ingredients:

• Filtered Water
• Lemongrass
• Cinnamon Stick

Instructions:

1. Cut about 10 leaves off your lemongrass.  Here is part of my lemongrass patch.
   
2. Wash the leaves and cut them into about 3-4 inch lengths & place in a pot of about 3-4 cups of water.
3. Stir in the lemongrass with a cinnamon stick.  Break the stick in half and drop it down into the water.
   
4. Boil water on the stove for 5-10 minutes depending on how strong you would like your tea.
5. Strain out the leaves and cinnamon stick.
   
6. Top off with filtered water, chill and enjoy!
   

For more of a flavored water (less of a tea) dilute it with filtered water and enjoy the fresh flavors!