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I'm still playing around with guar gum. I have gotten to the point

where I can get a really creamy mixture. Here were my last steps:

1 1/2 tsp guar gum

2 Tbsp instant milk

1 cup crushed ice

1 3/4 cup brewed rooibos tea (vanilla flavored)

1/4 tsp five spice powder

Splenda to taste

*You'll need an ice cream machine if you want to freeze it.*

I really like rooibos tea (an herbal from South Africa). The vanilla

flavored rooibos really made this batch delicious. I've found

starting with some flavored liquid (tea, coffee, etc) makes for a

better taste and you can really get some unique blends.

Start with 1 3/4 cups of your liquid (tea in my case) and 1 cup of

crushed ice in a blender. Blender on the highest speed until ice has

melted and the liquid is very cold. Add the five spice powder (or

whatever spices you would like) and Splenda, to your taste, then

blend a few seconds to dissolve.

Put your blender on the lowest setting and turn it on. Remove the

top cap from the lid and slowly add the guar gum. I normally measure

a teaspoon full and lightly tap the spoon to sift it in then measure

1/2 teaspoon and do the same. After the guar gum is all in replace

the cap on the lid. Let this mixture blend on low until it starts to

thicken. As it continues to thicken adjust the speed of the blender

higher. You'll need to be on the highest setting after 3 - 4

minutes. The mixture should be nice and thick by that time.

Take the top cap off again (with the blender on high) and slowly add

your instant milk. After the instant milk has been incorporated, the

mixture will be quite thick and creamy (hopefully your blender can

handle it!)

It's definitely eatable at this point but I like it even better after

it's been frozen. Dump the mixture into an ice cream maker and

you'll shortly be enjoying an incredibly creamy treat.

I'd love to hear suggestions and improvements.

thanx

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