Chia Seed Half & Half

Chia Seed Half & Half

By far my favorite drink at the soda fountain or convenience store, half and half (also known as an “Arnold Palmer”) is a perfect mix of iced tea and lemonade. This recipe makes a big batch of each and adds a teaspoon of chia seeds to the glass, which offer great fiber and protein and a bubble tea-like texture.

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Chia Seed Half & Half


Yield: 8 (8-ounce) glasses

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 to 8 bags tea of choice
  • 7 cups water, divided
  • Juice of 2 to 3 lemons (about ¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup raw sugar, or more to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons raw chia seeds, divided

Directions:

  1. Boil 4 cups of water, and remove from heat. Wait 10 seconds, then pour over tea bags in a pot or pitcher, and allow to steep for several minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the lemonade. Combine lemon juice with 1 cup of water and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Refrigerate.
  3. Add remaining 2 cups water to tea, and fill with 1 to 2 dozen ice cubes. Remove tea bag, and refrigerate.
  4. Once tea has cooled completely, pour a teaspoon of chia seeds into the bottom of a glass. Fill glass with ice, and pour about ¾ cup (6 ounces) of tea. Top off with about ¼ cup (2 ounces) of lemonade, and stir well. Repeat as desired.
  5. Let drinks chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow chia seeds to hydrate before enjoying. They have a tendency to sink and to clump (as pictured), so stir and swirl your glass as you drink to keep them distributed.