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    "title": "Fennel and Lemon Spritz Mocktail (Tropical Sun)",
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            "prep": "10 min plus chilling",
            "serves": "Makes 2 glasses",
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                "3 tea bags of Tropical Sun Fennel",
                "300ml freshly boiled water (100C)",
                "1 tablespoon honey, or to taste",
                "200ml chilled soda water",
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                "Plenty of ice"
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                "Add the lemon juice, top each with chilled soda water and stir gently.",
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