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Iced tea appears to be America’s favorite, representing 85 percent of all U.S. tea consumption. With so many wintry and seasonal tea flavors available—including gingerbread, cranberry, peppermint, spiced apple cider, citrus almond, pumpkin spice, candied apple and more—iced tea is becoming one of the most popular beverages at the holiday table. Frosty iced tea is also one of the easiest holiday beverages to prepare, so the hosts can enjoy the party along with the guests. Brew it ahead of time and store it in the fridge, and then just pour over ice to serve. Or, use an automatic iced tea maker such as the Capresso Iced Tea Maker, for custom brewed iced tea, from either loose tea or bags, at the touch of a button. If the holidays inspire your creativity in the kitchen, try this favorite: Holiday Spiced Cranberry-Apple Iced Tea 6–8 black tea bags 1 cup cranberry-apple juice 2 medium-sized Fuji apples, unpeeled, sliced Dash of ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg Simple syrup to taste Custom brew this tea in minutes in a Capresso Iced Tea Maker. Fill the pitcher with ice and sliced apples. Save some of the Become London’s Official ‘Guest Of Honour’ (NAPSA)—Imagine taking tea at Lord’s Cricket Ground with “Downton Abbey” ’s butler, actor Jim Carter; visiting the Royal Opera House with world-famous singer/conductor Plcido Domingo; getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Houses of Parliament from the Speaker of the House of Commons; attending a West End musical with international singing star Jessie J; touring the Science Museum with physicist Professor Stephen Hawking; opening Tower Bridge, the most famous bridge in the world; and walking the red carpet at a film premiere. Holiday Spiced Cranberry-Apple Iced Tea can be a cool idea for holiday entertaining. sliced apples for garnish. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water, and place 6 to 8 bags of black tea (or your desired portion of loose tea) in the filter basket. Push the brew button and allow the tea to brew. Once brewing is complete, pour 1 cup of cran-apple beverage into the pitcher and stir. Pour into tall serving glasses and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Garnish with remaining apple slices and enjoy. You can find more iced tea recipes at www.capressoblog.com and more information at www. capresso.com. See London as its guest of honour. For London’s Official Guest of Honour, the lucky winner of London & Partners’ visitlondon.com contest, all that can come true. In addition, there’s an All Access Pass to London’s most celebrated fashion hub, Oxford Street, including VIP styling and a 5,000 (about $8,000) shopping spree; a helicopter trip and more. 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As you work, play and exercise, here are six questions to ask yourself to ensure you and your family are staying regularly hydrated: 1. How much water should I drink each day? •Recommendations for water intake vary by person but wellness experts generally agree that drinking 6 to 8 eight-ounce glasses of water each day is a healthy goal. Individuals who exercise frequently and pregnant women should increase their intake. 2. Sugary drinks seem to quench my thirst as much as water. Is one better than the other? •Under most circumstances, water is the best source of fluid to keep the body hydrated. Caffeinated beverages can cause you to actually lose more fluids and sugary drinks can be hard on the stomach. It’s best to stick to water when trying to stay hydrated. 3. What else can I do to stay well hydrated? •Foods such as fruits and vegetables that contain a high percentage of water can help supplement your intake. Try tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, watermelon and strawberries. 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