Spiced Christmas Tea

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A warm, aromatic spiced tea featuring star anise, cinnamon, and passion fruit nectar, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter afternoons.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 black tea bags
  • 4 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long)
  • 1 cup passion fruit nectar
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boiling.
  2. Add the 3 black tea bags, 4 star anise, and 1 cinnamon stick.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Discard the tea bags and cinnamon stick.
  5. Stir in 1 cup passion fruit nectar, 3 tablespoons honey, and lemon juice.
  6. Heat through until warmed.
  7. Pour the tea mixture into four heatproof cups and float a star anise on top of each.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

166 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 4g 5% DV
Carbs 34.5g 13% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 20.9g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 401.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 167.5mg 13% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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