SOUTHERN SPICED TEA

6 cups boiling water
3 tbsp. loose black tea*
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Pour boiling water over the tea and cinnamon stick in a slow cooker. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

Strain the tea and return to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.

Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours.

*In place of loose tea, you can use two black tea bags.

Serves 8
Source: Diabetes Forecast, April 2000, with adaptations by Julie Kay