Green Beans with Garlic and Tea

Ingredients: 

1 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbs. Keemun tea leaves, brewed in two cups of spring water

Directions:
Steam green beans in water.
While beans are steaming, sauté minced garlic in one teaspoon of canola oil until opaque.
Add brewed tea and simmer with garlic for a few minutes.
Remove beans from steamer and put in a large bowl.
Pour tea marinade over drained beans.
Garnish with toasted almond slices, as desired.
Serve immediately.