• 1-1/2 quarts water
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. loose black tea
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. sugar, or to taste

Combine water, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and tea leaves. Remove from heat. Steep 3-4 minutes. Strain tea into cups to serve. Sweeten to taste with sugar.

Per serving: calories 23, fat 0.0g, 0% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 0.0g, carbohydrates 4.9g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 4.5g, sodium 12mg, diet points 1.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.2, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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