HOT SPICED CIDER TEA

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A lovely hot spiced cider and tea beverage infused with cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, fresh ginger, star anise and citrus. Perfect for a chilly autumn or winters eve.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
3 whole cardamom pods
2 whole star anise pods
5 coin-size pieces fresh ginger
2 inches strips fresh orange peel
2 inches strips fresh lemon peel
5 cups cold water
4 bags orange-pekoe tea
3 cups apple juice or 3 cups apple cider
1 orange, juice of

Steps:

  • Lightly crush the cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan.
  • Transfer the spices to a medium saucepan, add the ginger, star anise and citrus peels. Add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until aromatic, and the cinnamon stick opens a little, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tea bags to the pan and immediately remove from the heat. Set aside to steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and add the apple juice and orange juice. Return the pan to a medium heat and warm, taking care not to let the tea boil.
  • Strain and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.2, Protein 0.3

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