New England Spiced Tea Recipe

Warm up with this delightful New England Spiced Tea recipe, a cozy classic from the 1947 Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago cookbook. This fragrant blend of tea, mint, and warming spices is perfect for chilly evenings. Elevate your experience by adding a spicy kick with fresh ginger!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 73.6 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for New England Spiced Tea

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How to Make New England Spiced Tea

  1. In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and 1/2 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add 4 tea bags (black tea recommended), 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and 1 teaspoon of allspice berries to the simmering sugar water.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Remove from heat and strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup apple juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. (Optional: Add the juice of 1 lime for extra zing!)
  6. Add 1 cup of boiling water to the pitcher to adjust the strength of the tea. Stir gently.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy! (Optional: Garnish with a sprig of mint and a cinnamon stick.)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make New England Spiced Tea?

New England Spiced Tea takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in New England Spiced Tea?

New England Spiced Tea has approximately 73.6 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for New England Spiced Tea?

The key ingredients for New England Spiced Tea are Water, Sugar, Black Tea, Dried Mint, Allspice, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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