Mulled Tea
Warm your soul with the cozy, spiced flavors of Mulled Tea, a soothing twist on the classic tea blend that's perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. This aromatic beverage infuses robust black tea with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and star anise, enhanced by the zesty brightness of orange and lemon peel. A touch of fresh ginger adds a gentle heat, while a drizzle of honey provides just the right amount of natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is a comforting treat for up to four people and can be beautifully garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for an impressive finish. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet moment, this mulled tea offers a delightful way to savor the season. Perfect for fans of spiced tea, holiday drinks, and cozy beverage recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (or 4 black tea bags)
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces whole cloves
- 3 pieces cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 strip orange peel (from 1 orange)
- 1 strip lemon peel (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Turn the heat to low and add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, thinly sliced ginger, orange peel, and lemon peel. Let the spices and citrus simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan. Let the mixture steep for an additional 3-4 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
Turn off the heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into a heatproof teapot or serving jug to remove all the spices and tea leaves.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or your preferred sweetener until fully dissolved.
Serve the mulled tea hot in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or a thin slice of orange for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
