Spiced Cranberry Tea
Warm up your senses with a soothing cup of Spiced Cranberry Tea, a delightful blend of tart cranberries, robust black tea, and aromatic spices. This cozy beverage is simmered with warming cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of citrusy orange peel, creating a fragrant base that’s perfect for chilly days. Sweetened to perfection with honey or sugar and brightened with a splash of lemon juice, this tea strikes a harmonious balance of flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an inviting drink that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings. Serve it steaming hot and elevate the presentation with a garnish of orange slices or a cinnamon stick. Perfectly festive and bursting with seasonal flavor, this spiced tea is sure to become a winter favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 1 strip orange peel
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Combine 4 cups of water and 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 1 strip of orange peel to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. The cranberries will soften and start to burst.
Turn off the heat and add 2 black tea bags to the pan. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel using a slotted spoon or by straining the liquid into another container.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar (adjust according to your taste) and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Serve the spiced cranberry tea hot in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 215 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.
