APPLE SPICED TEA

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This is a hot spiced tea that's perfect for a cool fall day, or you can chill it and serve it as refreshing iced tea to cool off when you're parched on a hot summer day. The rich autumn colors of this tea make it a great choice for your fall party table. The fruit juices add a natural sweetness that gives it a smooth, balanced...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups apple juice
2 cups pineapple juice
6 to 8 tea bags (i prefer orange pekoe, but just about any black tea works well)
1 1/2 qt boiling water (6 cups)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 lemons, sliced
2 oranges, sliced
1 /2 tsp ground cloves (or to taste)
2 tsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Stir all ingredients in a large saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Remove and discard tea bags.
  • 3. For hot Apple Spiced Tea: Pour tea into hot beverage mugs. (Makes about 10-12 cups of hot tea.) OR For iced Apple Spiced Tea: Let tea cool, pour into pitcher, and chill in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours (or longer), and pour into tall glasses filled with ice cubes. (Makes about 6-8 glasses of iced tea.)

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