Spiced Holiday Tea

Submitted by Annacia

"Star anise, cinnamon, and passion fruit nectar add a special twist to this holiday tea."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 3 unflavored black tea bags
• 4 star anise
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup passion fruit nectar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. In a medium saucepan bring water to boiling.
2. Add tea bags, anise, and cinnamon stick.
3. Reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and cinnamon stick. Stir in nectar, honey, and lemon juice. Heat through.
4. 2. Pour tea mixture into four heat-proof cups, floating a star anise on top of each. Makes 4 servings.

Reviews

[JackieOhNo!]

This was a wonderful beverage, served both hot and iced. I made a double batch early and refrigerated it. I heated some and served it warm, which was delightful. Then I also poured some in glasses with ice, which was just as delicious. Tastes like a winter holiday! Thanks for sharing.

 

[FLKeysJen]

Great for anytime of the year, not just at the holidays! I've been drinking tea almost every night and this was an easy way to add sizzle to normal tea-more citrusy and fruity than spicy though. In fact, this reminded me a little of Theraflu, the lemon tea for sore throats, which I love!