Cranberry Apple Spiced Tea
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Cranberry Apple Spiced Tea, a delightful blend perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings. This warm and aromatic infusion combines the tartness of fresh cranberries, the natural sweetness of chopped apple, and the comforting spice of cinnamon, cloves, and zesty orange peel. Steeped with bold black tea, this recipe creates a deeply flavorful brew that’s both invigorating and soothing. With optional honey and lemon juice for added sweetness and brightness, it’s easy to customize to your taste. Ready in just 25 minutes and brimming with autumnal and holiday-inspired flavors, this tea is a perfect choice to serve at cozy brunches or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it warm in mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or fresh apple slice for a visually inviting touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium apple (chopped)
- 3 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 1 strip orange peel (fresh or dried)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cranberries, chopped apple, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and orange peel to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, until the cranberries have burst and the apples have softened.
Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids.
Stir in honey and lemon juice, if using, to taste.
Serve the tea warm in mugs, garnished with an extra cinnamon stick or a slice of fresh apple, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*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.
