Ingredients for Wassail Tea
- 8 cups water
- 6 black tea bags (or 6 tbsp loose leaf black tea)
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Sugar
- Cranberry Juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- Lemon Juice
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How to Make Wassail Tea
- Combine 8 cups of water, 6 black tea bags (or 6 tbsp loose leaf black tea), 4 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, and 1 orange (sliced) in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the tea and spices to infuse, creating a rich and aromatic base.
- Carefully strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a clean pot, pressing gently on the solids to extract maximum flavor. Discard the solids.
- Add 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey), and 1/4 cup apple brandy (optional) to the strained tea. Stir well to combine.
- Gently heat the Wassail Tea until steaming, but do not boil. The goal is to keep it warm and fragrant.
- Serve immediately in mugs, garnished with a candy cane or orange slice for an extra touch of festive cheer!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
0g
Carbs
7g
