Orange Cranberry Tea Blend (Print)
Vibrant blend of sweet orange and tart cranberries, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and cloves for a warming beverage ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits & Juices
01 - 1 large orange, sliced
02 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
→ Tea & Sweeteners
04 - 4 cups water
05 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea in infuser
06 - 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste
→ Spices
07 - 2 cinnamon sticks
08 - 4 whole cloves
09 - 1 star anise optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries soften and release their color into the liquid.
03 - Add black tea bags and steep for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags when finished.
04 - Stir in orange juice and honey or maple syrup. Simmer for 2 more minutes to incorporate flavors.
05 - Strain tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Serve hot, garnished with extra orange slices or cranberries if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its the kind of drink that makes people pause and ask whats in it
- The sweetness comes naturally from the fruit so you can control the sugar
02 -
- The cranberries will make a soft popping sound as they cook and thats completely normal
- Dont skip the straining step unless you want chewy bits in every sip
03 -
- If the tea tastes too tart add honey one teaspoon at a time
- A splash of cranberry juice transforms it into something almost festive