Spiced Fruit Tea
From: Diabetic LivingYour choice of fruit flavors this spiced brew. Serve it to take the chill out of the winter air.
Servings: Makes 10 (about 5-ounce) servings.
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
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Ingredients
6 inches stick cinnamon, broken*
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
4 cups brewed black tea
4 cups orange-peach-mango juice or orange juice
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions
1. For spice bag, cut a 6- or 8-inch square from a double thickness of 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Place the 6 inches broken stick cinnamon and the ginger in center of cheesecloth square. Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with clean cotton string.
2. In a 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-quart slow cooker, combine tea and juice. Add spice bag to tea mixture in slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours. Discard spice bag. Ladle tea into cups. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks. Makes 10 (about 5-ounce) servings.
Saucepan Method
In a large saucepan, combine tea, juice, and spice bag. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large saucepan, combine tea, juice, and spice bag. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Note
To break cinnamon sticks, place in a heavy plastic bag and gently pound sticks with the flat side of a meat mallet.
To break cinnamon sticks, place in a heavy plastic bag and gently pound sticks with the flat side of a meat mallet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 45, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Exchanges: Fruit 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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