Wassail Tea
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Wassail Tea, a heartwarming beverage brimming with festive flavors that’s perfect for chilly days and holiday gatherings. This spiced tea blend combines the robust richness of black tea with the comforting sweetness of apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Infused with aromatic cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise, and balanced with a touch of brown sugar and a sprinkle of nutmeg, each sip is a delightful harmony of fruit and spice. Simmered to perfection with slices of fresh lemon and orange, this traditional wassail offers a fragrant, soul-soothing experience. Ready in just 40 minutes, this drink is easy to prepare and serves up to eight people, making it an ideal addition to your seasonal festivities or a cozy evening at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces Whole cloves
- 3 pieces Star anise
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 4 slices Lemon slices
- 4 slices Orange slices
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water, remove from heat, and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and return the pot to medium heat.
Stir in the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, ground nutmeg, lemon slices, and orange slices to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the sweetness, if needed, by adding more brown sugar.
Once done, strain the wassail tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices.
Serve warm in mugs, garnished with an extra cinnamon stick or orange slice, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.0 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2741 mg | 58% | |
*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.
