Mulled Holiday Tea
Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with this fragrant Mulled Holiday Tea, a heartwarming blend of black tea, citrus, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly winter evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe combines orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and fresh ginger to create a naturally spiced infusion that's as soothing as it is flavorful. Sweetened with honey and balanced with a splash of lemon juice, this comforting drink is simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes. Serve it warm in your favorite mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for a holiday beverage that will fill your home with a welcoming aroma and keep spirits bright. Ideal for tea lovers looking for a holiday twist, this mulled tea promises to be a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Pour 8 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
While the water is heating, slice the orange into thin rounds and set aside.
Peel the fresh ginger and cut it into thin slices.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and sliced ginger.
Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
After 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and carefully strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof serving pitcher or bowl. Discard the solids.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
Serve the mulled holiday tea warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*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.
