Orange Cranberry Spiced Tea (Printable)

Aromatic orange and cranberry blend with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise for cozy gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits & Juices

01 - 1 large orange, sliced
02 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

→ Tea & Sweeteners

04 - 4 cups water
05 - 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea in infuser)
06 - 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Spices

07 - 2 cinnamon sticks
08 - 4 whole cloves
09 - 1 star anise (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine water, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a medium saucepan.
02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries soften and release their color.
03 - Add black tea bags and steep for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength.
04 - Remove tea bags, stir in orange juice and honey or maple syrup. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
05 - Strain tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Serve hot garnished with extra orange slices or cranberries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole house fills with that incredible orange and spice aroma before you even take your first sip
  • Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy tea shop
02 -
  • Don't let the tea bags steep too long or you'll end up with bitterness that even honey can't fix
  • Cranberries vary in sweetness, so always taste before serving and adjust your sweetener accordingly
03 -
  • Lightly crush your cranberries with the back of a spoon before adding them to help release their juices faster
  • A splash of pure cranberry juice instead of some water gives you that gorgeous deep red color and extra tartness

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