BLACKBERRY ICED TEA

BLACKBERRY ICED TEA 6 cups water 12 herbal tea bags, blackberry 2 cinnamon sticks (3-inch long) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 cup Splenda sweetened cranberry juice Splenda sugar substitute, to taste ice, Crushed (as needed) 6 cinnamon sticks Heat water in a large saucepan to just before boiling. Add tea bags, cinnamon sticks and ginger. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for about 15 minutes. Add cranberry juice and sweetener to taste. Strain tea into a pitcher. Cover and chill overnight. Freeze glasses prior to serving. Pour tea over crushed ice and serve garnished with cinnamon sticks.