Spiced Citrus Tea Mix
Warm your senses with this aromatic Spiced Citrus Tea Mix, a cozy blend of rich black tea, zesty orange and lemon peels, and a medley of warming spices. Featuring cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and a hint of nutmeg, this homemade tea mix delivers a perfect balance of citrus brightness and comforting spice. The addition of brown sugar gives it a subtle sweetness that enhances every sip. Ready in just 10 minutes, this tea mix makes up to 10 servings and can be steeped to your preferred strength for the ultimate customizable tea experience. Ideal for chilly mornings or as a thoughtful homemade gift, serve it hot with a slice of fresh orange or lemon for a truly soothing treat. Perfect for fans of spiced tea and DIY beverage ideas, this blend is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Loose black tea
- 2 tablespoons Dehydrated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dried lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the loose black tea, dehydrated orange peel, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg.
Add the whole cloves and dried lemon peel to the mixture. Stir to ensure even distribution of spices.
Gradually mix in the brown sugar, breaking up any clumps to ensure it is evenly dispersed throughout the blend.
Transfer the Spiced Citrus Tea Mix into an airtight container to preserve freshness.
To serve, place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the tea mix into a tea infuser or disposable tea bag.
Steep the tea in 8 to 10 ounces of hot water for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
Strain and serve hot, optionally sweetened with additional sugar or honey, and garnished with a slice of fresh orange or lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
