New England Spiced Tea
Cozy up with a steaming mug of New England Spiced Tea, a fragrant and flavorful blend that perfectly captures the essence of autumn and winter. Crafted with black tea, fresh orange juice, and apple cider, this comforting beverage is delicately spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and a touch of orange zest for an aromatic twist. Sweetened naturally with honey, this tea offers the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness in every sip. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal drink for chilly mornings, holiday gatherings, or simply winding down after a long day. Serve it hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for a festive touch that will elevate any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces Cloves
- 5 pieces Allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange zest.
Step 3
Simmer the mixture gently for 10 minutes to allow the tea and spices to infuse.
Step 4
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the tea mixture into a large heatproof bowl or pitcher to remove the spices and tea bags.
Step 5
Return the strained tea to the pot and place it back on low heat.
Step 6
Stir in the orange juice, apple cider, and honey until everything is well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Taste the spiced tea and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey, if desired.
Step 8
Serve hot in mugs, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, if you like.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1555.8 grams (1555.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490 |
| Total Fat 3.50g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.70g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 122.40g | 45% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.00g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 96.00g | |
| Protein 4.00g | 8% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 279mg | 21% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 946mg | 20% |
Source of Calories