Fireside Cran Apple Tea
Cozy up this season with the warm and aromatic embrace of Fireside Cran Apple Tea, a spiced beverage perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting drink combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the sweetness of apple cider, enhanced by robust black tea and a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Infused with the delicate citrus notes of orange slices, this tea is gently simmered to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld into a symphony of autumnal delight. Optional honey adds just the right touch of natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this soothing treat is ideal for intimate gatherings by the fire or as a festive non-alcoholic alternative at holiday parties. Sip, savor, and let the essence of the season fill your cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 1 piece star anise
- 4 pieces orange slices
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, combine the apple cider and cranberry juice.
Add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the pot.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, allowing the spices and tea to infuse.
Carefully remove the tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise with a slotted spoon or tongs.
Taste and adjust the sweetness by stirring in honey, if desired.
Pour the tea into mugs, garnish with an additional orange slice or small cinnamon stick if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1465 mg | 31% | |
*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.
