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Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

Delicious Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe for Cozy Gatherings

This Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe is a warm, comforting drink perfect for gatherings and can be prepared in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Concentrate
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Essential for steeping.
  • 4 cups Cranberry Juice Use 100% juice.
  • 1 cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate Thawed before use.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 bags Tea Bags Black tea recommended.
For the Spices
  • 5 whole Whole Cloves Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can use cinnamon sticks.
For Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Optional for presentation.

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • 2-quart pitcher
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, add the tea bags and spice ball filled with whole cloves and ground cinnamon. Steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and spice ball, then whisk in sugar until fully dissolved. Taste to adjust sweetness.
  4. In a 2-quart pitcher, mix together cranberry juice, thawed orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice. Pour sweetened tea mixture over it and stir well.
  5. You can refrigerate the concentrate for later or serve immediately. If serving, dilute with 10 cups of cold water.
  6. Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 34gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 30gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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