Fireside Tea
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Fireside Tea, a soul-warming blend of fragrant spices, zesty citrus, and soothing black tea that’s perfect for chilly afternoons or peaceful evenings by the fire. This spiced tea combines cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger, simmered to perfection with a hint of orange zest for a boost of brightness. Sweetened with honey and balanced with a splash of lemon juice, this aromatic tea strikes the perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe offers a soothing escape in every sip. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange twist for a charming presentation that transforms your tea ritual into an indulgent experience. Ideal as a seasonal pick-me-up or a crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings, Fireside Tea is a cozy classic you’ll want to brew all year long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (or 4 tea bags)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 inch fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 1 strip orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and add the black tea leaves (or tea bags), cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, ginger slices, and orange zest.
Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it steep for an additional 2 minutes.
Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved and well blended.
Serve the tea warm and enjoy its comforting, spiced aroma. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or a twist of orange zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*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.
