Ingredients for Southwest Spiced Tea Punch
- Family Size Tea Bags
- Boiling Water
- Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/2 cup chopped opal basil
- Orange
- Lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Orange Slice
- Lemon Slice
- 10 whole cloves
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How to Make Southwest Spiced Tea Punch
- In a large non-reactive pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add 4 black tea bags, 2 cinnamon sticks, zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon, 10 whole cloves, and 1/2 cup chopped opal basil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the tea and spices to infuse. Remove from heat and let steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea mixture into a punch bowl containing an ice ring (prepare ahead of time by freezing water in a suitable mold).
- Add 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste). Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Garnish with orange and lemon slices and extra opal basil sprigs (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
