Fruity & Spicy Rum Tea

Who knew...you could have so much fun with tea. This is so good, you won't believe it. Warning, this is not the tea that mom made. I hope that you enjoy this delightful hot treat.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  apricot nectar
• 1  cup  orange juice, orange
• 1⁄2 cup  pineapple juice, pineapple
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar, brown (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground
• 4  whole cloves, whole
• 4  lemon slices
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons instant tea powder, lemon
• 2  ounces white rum, white
• 4  cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a medium size pot, combine the apricot nectar, orange & pineapple juices, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, cloves and lemon slices.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Next stir in the rum and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Now add the instant tea, mixing well.
6. Strain the tea mixture and pour into warm mugs.
7. Garnish with the cinnamon stick, for stirring.
8. This is best when served hot.