Hot Spiced Tea
Warm up your soul with this comforting Hot Spiced Tea, a fragrant blend of black tea, citrus flavors, and aromatic spices perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Combining the zesty brightness of orange juice and lemon juice with the sweetness of sugar and the warmth of cinnamon and cloves, this tea is steeped to perfection and simmered with cinnamon sticks for an extra touch of spice. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, this winter-inspired beverage is ideal for serving at holiday parties or as a soothing treat after a long day. Garnish with fresh orange slices for an elegant, citrusy finish, and enjoy the rich, spiced aroma with every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 4 pieces orange slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the black tea bags, reduce the heat to low, and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and discard.
Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until fully combined.
Add the cinnamon sticks and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon sticks from the tea.
Carefully pour the hot spiced tea into mugs.
Optionally, garnish each mug with an orange slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
