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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and then sliced or chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 10-12 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons tangerine zest
- 1 tablespooon calendula flowers/petals
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons loose black tea
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons honey
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1052g | |
| Calories 227 | |
| Calories from Fat 14 | 6% |
| Total Fat 1.71g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.61g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium 223mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 50.13g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 42.69g | 28% |
| Protein 1.12g | 2% |
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