Spicy Mint Tea

Name: Spicy Mint Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 4 whole allspice; 2 cups fresh mint leaves; Honey, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without honey) equals 14 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: Free food.

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