Southern Spiced Tea
Warm up your soul with a mug of Southern Spiced Tea, a comforting blend of black tea, citrus juices, and fragrant spices that embodies the charm of southern hospitality. This heartwarming recipe combines the boldness of steeped black tea with the zesty brightness of orange and lemon juice, sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar. Enhanced by earthy cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this flavorful tea is simmered to create an aromatic brew that's perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this spiced tea serves as a delightful drink to indulge in during the holiday season or to simply add a touch of southern flair to your teatime ritual. Serve it piping hot, optionally garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, for a visually inviting and irresistibly soothing experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 6 pieces Black tea bags
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.25 cups Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags. Cover and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
Remove and discard the tea bags. Return the pot to the stove over medium heat.
Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Bring the tea to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice level as needed.
Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any spice sediment.
Serve the spiced tea hot in mugs or teacups. Optionally, garnish with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
