In addition to apples, a glass of green tea is said to keep the doctor away. But to receive all the brew's benefits, one would have to consume six to eight cups each day. For those of us who don't have the time, or the desire, to drink that much green tea, Pure Inventions offers all of the brew's antioxidants in a slightly sweet, easy-to-mix concentrate.

The extracts are easy to use: just add a dropper-full to hot or cold water, and you'll get a full day's requirement of green tea per serving. The tea essence is evident but the flavoring takes center stage. We tried the Peach and Raspberry flavors in our water bottles. The peach was juicy and sweet, with a summery fragrance while the raspberry flavor mixed oddly with the green tea earthiness. Each was a welcome addition to water, but the solutions can also be used as flavor syrups for desserts and other foods. Extracts are available in Original, Peach, Pineapple-Coconut, Raspberry, Tropical and Vanilla.

Price: $30 for 2 fl. oz.

For more information visit www.pureinventions.com

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