Spiced Fruit Tea
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Spiced Fruit Tea, a fragrant blend of black tea, fresh fruit, and warming spices that's perfect for any season. This recipe infuses slices of orange and apple with aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, creating a naturally sweet and flavorful brew. A touch of honey and a splash of lemon juice add a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 25 minutes, this comforting beverage is ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a quiet afternoon at home. Serve it warm with a garnish of fresh fruit for a beautiful, vibrant presentation. Let this spiced tea recipe become your go-to for relaxation and rejuvenation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece orange
- 1 piece apple
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces whole cloves
- 1 piece star anise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Pour 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
While waiting for the water to boil, cut the orange and apple into thin slices, leaving the peel on for extra flavor.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and star anise to the saucepan.
Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the fruits and spices to infuse into the tea.
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof jug to remove the solids.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved and incorporated.
Taste the tea, adjusting the sweetness or acidity with more honey or lemon juice if desired.
Serve warm in mugs or cups, garnished with a slice of orange or apple if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.1 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*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.
