Hot Spiced Cider Tea
A lovely hot spiced cider and tea beverage infused with cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, fresh ginger, star anise and citrus. Perfect for a chilly autumn or winters eve.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2whole star anise pods
- 5coin-size pieces fresh ginger
- 2inches strips fresh orange peel
- 2inches strips fresh lemon peel
- 5cups cold water
- 4bags orange-pekoe tea
- 3cups apple juice or 3 cups apple cider
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DIRECTIONS
- Lightly crush the cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan.
- Transfer the spices to a medium saucepan, add the ginger, star anise and citrus peels. Add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until aromatic, and the cinnamon stick opens a little, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tea bags to the pan and immediately remove from the heat. Set aside to steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and add the apple juice and orange juice. Return the pan to a medium heat and warm, taking care not to let the tea boil.
- Strain and serve hot.
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