SWEET SPICED TEA

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Welcome guests in from the cold at Christmas with this honey-laden hot tea from our Test Kitchen. If you don't have orange-flavored tea, regular tea can be used with equally good results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
12 whole cloves
12 whole allspice
3 quarts water
12 bags orange-flavored black tea
2/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with string to form a bag. Place water and spice bag in a large kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Add honey and lemon juice to tea; bring to a boil. Discard spice bag. Serve tea in mugs. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

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