Spiced Holiday Tea
Cozy up this season with a warm cup of Spiced Holiday Tea, a fragrant blend of bold black tea and festive spices that’s perfect for cold winter days. Infused with cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and fresh ginger, this soothing tea is layered with aromas that evoke the holiday spirit. Orange slices add a subtle citrus brightness, while honey and a splash of lemon juice provide the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make tea is ideal for entertaining or enjoying by the fire. Serve it hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, to create a comforting beverage that’s sure to be the centerpiece of your seasonal celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 1 whole, sliced into rounds orange
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and sliced ginger.
Simmer the mixture gently for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the tea.
Add the orange slices to the pot and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and discard the tea bags.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved and combined.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a teapot or serving vessel to remove the spices and orange slices.
Serve hot and garnish with an extra orange slice or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
