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cranberry tea
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5 from 1 vote

Spiced Cranberry Tea

Has winter given you cold hands and a cold in your head? This cranberry tea will warm you right up and help boost your immune system to fight off infections.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Cinnamon, Cranberry, Tea
Servings: 3 quarts

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cranberries
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 quart tea black or herbal
  • 1 quart water
  • 12 ounces orange juice concentrate
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon peel grated

Instructions

  • Puree cranberries and 2 cups water in blender or food processor until desired consistency.
  • Pour the cranberry mixture into a large pot. Add the tea, 1 quart water, orange juice concentrate, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Simmer 20-40 minutes.
  • Stir in honey, lemon juice, and lemon peel until combined. Taste and add more honey or lemon juice as needed.

Notes

You may substitute water for the tea, or use decaffeinated or herbal tea if you don't want any caffeine.