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Another Holiday Spiced Tea Recipe

Experience the magic of the holidays with this heartwarming spiced tea recipe, originally crafted by Alice Pouncey of Decatur, MS! This festive beverage is bursting with warm spices and citrus notes, perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet evening in. Easy to make in large batches, it's the ideal holiday drink for sharing.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 141.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Another Holiday Spiced Tea

  • 6-8 regular size tea bags
  • 1 gallon total (comprising 8 cups for tea, 2 cups for cloves, and additional to fill)
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Not used in recipe
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

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How to Make Another Holiday Spiced Tea

  1. In a large pot, bring 1/2 gallon (8 cups) of water to a boil.
  2. Add 6-8 tea bags (or 4 tablespoons loose leaf tea) to the boiling water. Steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove tea bags or strain the loose leaf tea.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 10 whole cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is deeply amber-colored and strongly fragrant.
  4. Strain the clove-infused water through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the cloves.
  5. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea and stir until completely dissolved.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
  7. Add the strained clove water to the tea mixture.
  8. Pour the tea into a gallon jug. Add enough additional water to fill the jug to the top. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

140g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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