Spiced Holiday Tea

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 13 Cuisine: American

A warm, spiced holiday tea with citrus, cinnamon, and cloves, perfect for festive gatherings and comforting winter moments. Rich flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 tea bags
  • 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 can water
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Bring 7 cups of water and the sugar to a boil in a large saucepan; cook until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the tea bags. Remove from the heat and steep for 5 minutes; remove the tea bags.
  3. Add the orange juice concentrate, 1 can of water, and lemon juice to the tea mixture.
  4. In a separate pan, combine 4 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
  5. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Strain and add to the tea mixture.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices or cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

136 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 3.3g 4% DV
Carbs 33.4g 12% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 10.5g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 85.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 461mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.3mcg
Vitamin C 56.6mg 63% DV
Calcium 268.3mg 21% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % 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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