Holiday Spiced Tea
Cozy up this season with a steaming cup of Holiday Spiced Tea, a delightful blend of warming spices and citrusy sweetness that’s perfect for winter gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Infused with black tea and simmered with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, fresh ginger, and fragrant orange peel, this aromatic beverage captures the essence of festive cheer in every sip. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors. Customize your cup with optional milk or cream for a luscious finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this holiday tea recipe is a crowd-pleasing addition to any holiday menu and the ultimate way to stay warm and cozy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 6 cups water
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 4 pieces whole allspice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 piece orange peel (from 1 orange)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- to taste optional milk or cream
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, whole allspice, fresh ginger, and orange peel to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan, letting them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or teapot to remove the spices and orange peel.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as desired.
Optionally, serve with a splash of milk or cream for a richer flavor.
Pour into mugs, garnish with an extra cinnamon stick or slice of orange, and enjoy your Holiday Spiced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
