Hot Christmas Tea
Warm up the holiday season with a steaming cup of Hot Christmas Tea, a cozy and aromatic blend of festive flavors perfect for cold winter nights. This soothing tea combines robust black tea with the fragrant spices of cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger for a comforting, spiced base. Infused with the zesty brightness of orange slices and a splash of lemon juice, this beverage is naturally sweetened with honey, offering just the right balance of citrusy warmth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this tea is ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fireplace. Serve it piping hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice, for a beautiful and festive presentation that’s sure to rejuvenate the holiday spirit. Perfect for SEO purposes, this recipe appeals to those searching for “holiday spiced tea recipes,” “winter tea drinks,” or “cozy Christmas beverages.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 whole Orange
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
Instructions
Pour 8 cups of water into a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
Peel the inch of fresh ginger and thinly slice it. Add the ginger slices to the saucepan.
Cut the orange in half. Slice one half into thin rounds and add them to the saucepan. Juice the other half and set the juice aside for later use.
Let the tea steep for about 10 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully strain the tea into a teapot or serving pitcher to remove all spices and solids.
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and the reserved orange juice until well combined.
Serve the tea hot, garnished with additional orange slices or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*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.
