Spicy Mint Tea Recipe

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In the old days, a steaming cup of mint tea was said to dispel headaches, heartburn and indigestion. I don't know about that, but I do know that this tea refreshes me every time.—Ione Banks, Jefferson, Oregon

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Spicy Mint Tea Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 cups fresh mint leaves
Honey, optional

Directions

Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in mint leaves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups. Sweeten with honey if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 22 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Mint Tea in Taste of Home April/May 1993, p41