Winter Solstice Tea Mix
Cozy up on a chilly evening with this enchanting Winter Solstice Tea Mix, a blend of soothing botanicals and warming spices that captures the essence of the season. Featuring dried orange peel, chamomile, hibiscus petals, rose hips, and fragrant cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this homemade tea mix is a symphony of citrusy, floral, and spiced notes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or solo moments of reflection, this caffeine-free beverage is simmered to perfection, creating a fragrant and comforting ritual. Stored in a beautiful jar, it makes a thoughtful homemade gift or a pantry staple for frosty winter nights. Sweeten your tea with a touch of honey or maple syrup, and let every sip embrace you in seasonal serenity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dried orange peel
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus petals
- 2 tablespoons dried rose hips
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 5 pods cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoons dried ginger slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried orange peel, chamomile flowers, hibiscus petals, and rose hips.
Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl along with the whole cloves, star anise, cardamom pods, and dried ginger slices.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Store the Winter Solstice Tea Mix in an airtight container or glass jar. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare tea, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan.
Add 2 tablespoons of the tea mix to the water and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to steep.
Strain the tea using a fine mesh sieve, and pour it into mugs. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of the season!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 506 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.
