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Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

Inviting Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe for Cozy Gatherings

This Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe combines tart cranberry with bright orange for a refreshing, low-sugar drink perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Concentrate
  • 4 cups Boiling Water for steeping
  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice for mixing
  • 1 cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate thawed
  • 1 each Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 2 each Tea Bags black or herbal
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon or use a stick
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves or ground cloves
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Cranberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cheesecloth or spice ball
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the spice bag by placing whole cloves and ground cinnamon into a cheesecloth or spice ball.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot and add the spice bag along with the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and spice bag, then whisk in granulated sugar to taste until fully dissolved.
  4. Combine the sweetened tea with cranberry juice, thawed orange juice, and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Stir well.
  5. Serve by diluting the concentrate with equal parts water, heating for hot tea or serving chilled over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh juices and taste before serving to adjust sweetness as desired.

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