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Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

Cozy Up with This Refreshing Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

This Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe combines tart cranberries and bright oranges for a comforting drink that can be served warm or chilled.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups 100% cranberry juice
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 bags tea bags black tea or herbal blends
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
For the Spices
  • 6 whole cloves or ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Sweetening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or alternative sweeteners
Garnish
  • fresh or frozen cranberries optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil on medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove it from the heat and steep 2 tea bags along with a spice ball containing whole cloves and ground cinnamon for about 5 minutes.
  2. After 5 minutes, carefully remove the tea bags and spice ball from the saucepan. While the brewed tea is still warm, whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine 3 cups of 100% cranberry juice, the thawed contents of a 12-ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate, and the juice of one fresh lemon. Pour in the sweetened tea mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly.
  4. You can choose to serve your Orange Cranberry Tea warm or chilled. If you prefer it chilled, refrigerate the tea for at least 30 minutes.
  5. To elevate your Orange Cranberry Tea, garnish each serving with a few fresh or frozen cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gPotassium: 150mgSugar: 22gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze concentrate for up to 1 year, thaw and dilute before serving.

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