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Christmas Spiced Apple Cider Tea

Julia
A warm, fragrant drink that combines apple cider, spices, and orange for a festive celebration during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Beverage, Holiday Drink
Cuisine American, Festive
Servings 6 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tea Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves cloves
  • 1 piece star anise
  • 1 slice orange sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large pot, mix the apple cider and water.
  • Add in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sliced orange.

Cooking

  • Place the pot on medium heat and warm the mixture.
  • Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for about 20-30 minutes.
  • If desired, stir in the honey during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the pot from heat and strain the tea into mugs, discarding the spices and orange slices.

Serving

  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for a festive touch.
Keyword Christmas Tea, Comfort Drink, Holiday Drink, Spiced Apple Cider, Warm Beverage