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Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

Delicious Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe for Cozy Days

This Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe is a delightful blend of tartness and sweetness, perfect for cozy days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Boiling Water Essential for steeping the tea and spices.
  • 3 bags Black Tea Bags Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 4 cups Cranberry Juice Opt for 100% pure juice for lower sugar.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate Fresh orange juice can be used as a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice Feel free to swap with lime juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves Aromatic spice to enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Using sticks can deepen flavor.
For Sweetening
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • pitcher
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 3 black tea bags, a spice ball of whole cloves and ground cinnamon. Steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Keep the saucepan at a low heat and whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved to create a smooth syrupy texture.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups of cranberry juice, 1 cup of thawed orange juice concentrate, and ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Pour the warm sweetened tea mixture into the pitcher with the juices. Stir gently.
  5. If not serving immediately, refrigerate the tea concentrate for at least an hour, or serve warm.
  6. Dilute the concentrate with cold water at a 1:1 ratio or about 10 cups of cold water for larger batches.
  7. Garnish each serving with fresh or frozen cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

This tea concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 1 year. Reheat gently before serving.

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