Diabetic Recipes

Darjeeling Iced Tea

(makes 2 quarts)

2	quarts (2 l) fresh tap water

3	heaping tablespoons, 1/2 ounce (15 g) loose Darjeeling tea leaves

2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

ice cubes

6	sprigs of fresh mint

sugar substitute to taste (optional)

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Place tea leaves in a tea ball or in a paper coffee filter and twist the filter closed. Add to boiling water. Remove from stove, cover, and let steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove tea leaves and stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
Fill 6 tall glasses with ice and pour the tea into them. Garnish with mint sprig and offer sugar substitute to add to taste (if using).

Per serving:	4 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 1 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	FREE

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