Mulled Holiday Tea

Adds a pretty coloured glass of tea, or in a regular teacup, to a buffet table. Nice taste. from Better homes and gardens

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 7  darjeeling tea bags
• 4  cups boiling water
• 4  cups  apple juice
• 2  cups dry red wine
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 3  inches cinnamon sticks
• 1  teaspoon whole cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom seed

Directions

1. Place tea bags in a 4 quart dutch oven.
2. Pour the boiling water over tea bags.
3. Let steep 5 minutes.
4. remove bags and discard.
5. Stir in apple juice, wine and brown sugar.
6. Make a spice bag of cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom in a double thick 6 inch square picece 100% cotton cheesecloth.
7. Bring corners to gether and tiewith a clean string.
8. Add spice bag to tea mixture.
9. Bring just to boiling, reduce heat.
10. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
11. Discard spice bag.
12. Transfer tea to a heatproof serving carafe or pot.