Spicy-Mint Tea

Ingredients:
6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks (I broke mine into pieces)
4 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 cups fresh mint leaves
Honey or Agave Nectar, optional

Directions:
Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves & allspice to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in mint leaves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups. Sweeten with honey or agave nectar if desired.

Yield: 6 servings
(Source: Country Magazine, April/May 2011 p. 37)