Ho, saki, haste, the beaker bring,
Fill up, and pass it round the ring.
Love seemed at first an easy thing —
But ah! the hard awakening.
Hafiz
Mint & Lemon Drink
Served after a meal, this is an excellent aid to digestion.
Total time 10 minutes
6 tbsp. grated lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
8 cups water
6 tsp. dried mint
Bring freshly drawn water to a boil. Add the lemon zest and mint and boil for 1 minute. Strain into cups and serve hot, with or without sugar.
