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RecipeHot Spiced Tea

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 62
  • Protein: 4g
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sodium: 60mg
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Contains Dairy

Vegetarian

Delicious and low-calorie, this hot beverage treat delivers a shot of riboflavin, thanks to the fat-free milk!

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This recipe makes 2 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea bags, decaffeinated
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Preparation:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom pods. Bring to a boil. Add the milk, reduce the heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain through a sieve or coffee filter. Add the brown sugar. Serve immediately, or chill and serve over ice.

IBS sufferers take note: This recipe is suitable for constipation-predominant IBS and diarrhea-predominant IBS.