Spicy Mint Tea

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Ingredients

  • 1 orange pekoe tea bag
  • 6 large mint sprigs, large stems with large leaves (lightly crushed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups boiling water, boiling
  • 1 cup white sugar, white
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 slices lemons, garnish

Instructions

  1. Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
  2. Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
  3. Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and refrigerate.
  4. When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
  5. Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

338 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 11.5g 15% DV
Carbs 62g 23% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 34.4g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 110.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 755.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 520.3mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 19.8mg 22% DV
Calcium 103.5mg 8% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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