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Preparation time: 5 minutes
Brewing time: 5 minutes

1/2 pound freshly ground coffee
1/2 cup dried orange peel (can be found in the spice section of the grocery store)
4 teaspoons ground cloves
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a large zip-top bag and shake to combine. Store in airtight containers.
Instructions to write on gift tag:
Use 5 level tablespoons with 12 cups water (use more or less to suit taste). Brew coffee according to automatic-drip coffeemaker directions.
Yield: 8 to 9 5-tablespoon batches, 12 cups coffee per batch
Serving Size: 1 cup coffee
Per Serving:
Calories: 5
Carbohydrate: 1 g
Protein: <1 g
Fat: 0 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Exchanges per serving: Free
Carbohydrate choices: 0
This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.
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