Hot Spiced Green Tea

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Published on Jan. 01, 2018

With ginger, lemon and honey, this balanced tea is ideal for any time of day or occasion. The aromatic drink smells as wonderful as it tastes. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Hot Spiced Green Tea

Prep Time 15 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
  • 4 green tea bags
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and spices. Stir honey into tea. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

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