Cider Tea
Warm up with a soul-soothing cup of Cider Tea, a fragrant and flavorful blend perfect for cozy evenings or holiday celebrations. This recipe combines the sweet, tangy essence of apple cider with the robust depth of black tea, enhanced by aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and optional fresh ginger for an extra zing. Sweetened naturally with honey and brightened by a slice of fresh lemon, this spiced tea is an inviting treat that comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a comforting winter drink or as an elegant addition to seasonal gatherings, this Cider Tea is both delicious and revitalizing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 2 pieces black tea bag
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 1 piece star anise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 piece lemon slice
- 1 inch fresh ginger (optional), thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and ginger (if using).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the spices to infuse for about 10 minutes.
Lower the heat slightly and add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Let them steep in the hot liquid for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully strain the tea to remove the spices and tea bags.
Stir in honey until fully dissolved. Add the lemon slice for a hint of brightness.
Serve the cider tea warm in mugs, garnished with an extra cinnamon stick or lemon wedge if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
