How to Make Hot Spiced Tea for the Holidays - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holidays approach, many of us are looking for comforting and festive drinks to enjoy with our loved ones. Hot spiced tea is the perfect choice for warming up on a cold winter day, and its aromatic flavors make it an ideal beverage for holiday gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking for a cozy beverage to enjoy by the fireplace, hot spiced tea is sure to be a hit.

This recipe for hot spiced tea is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste prefere...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 6 tea bags (such as Lipton)
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and tea bags.
  • Stir orange juice, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the juice mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour juice mixture into the spiced tea; serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 185mg