Wassail Tea

My husband's family favorite. A tart, tasty drink. Makes a large amount, scale if necessary.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 6  tea bags
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  cups cranberry juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. Boil water and steep teabags and spices for 5 minutes. Strain through coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove spices. Return to pot and add remaining ingredients. Heat till steaming. Serve with candy cane in mug.