Hot Cranberry Tea Spiced Cranberry Punch
Warm your senses and fill your home with the enticing aroma of Hot Cranberry Tea Spiced Cranberry Punch, the ultimate cozy beverage for chilly days and festive gatherings! This deliciously spiced drink blends tart cranberry juice, robust black tea, and vibrant orange juice with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Sweetened with a touch of honey and infused with fresh cranberries and lemon slices, this punch strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic. Simmered to perfection, it’s a comforting, antioxidant-rich alternative to traditional holiday drinks. Serve it warm in mugs with an optional garnish of orange slices and cinnamon sticks for a beautifully fragrant and festive presentation. Perfect for entertaining or sipping solo by the fire, this hot spiced cranberry tea punch is a must-try seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups water
- 3 units black tea bags
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 units cinnamon sticks
- 5 units whole cloves
- 2 units star anise
- 6 units lemon slices
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 as needed optional garnishes: orange slices, cinnamon sticks
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the cranberry juice and water. Place the pot over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once the liquid is hot but not boiling, add the black tea bags to the pot. Let them steep for 5 minutes, then remove and discard them.
Add the orange juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, lemon slices, and fresh cranberries to the pot. Stir to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves fully and the spices infuse properly.
Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired. Stir well after adding.
Strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices, lemon slices, and cranberries, if you'd like a smoother drink. If you prefer a more rustic punch, leave the spices and fruits in for serving.
Serve the hot cranberry tea spiced punch in mugs or heat-safe glasses. Garnish with optional orange slices and cinnamon sticks for a festive touch.
Enjoy warm and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1544 mg | 33% | |
*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.
