MERRY CHRISTMAS TEA

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This sweet-tart tea from our Test Kitchen has plenty of refreshing pomegranate flavor. Serve warm mugs to holiday guests coming in from the cold. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup minced fresh gingerroot
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), crushed
8 cups pomegranate juice
2 cups water
12 individual Raspberry Zinger tea bags
1/3 cup honey
Optional: Pomegranate seeds and orange wedges

Steps:

Place ginger and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Set aside., Place juice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and spice bag; cover and steep for 8 minutes. Discard tea bags and spice bag; stir in honey. Serve warm. If desired, serve with pomegranate seeds, orange wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.