Description
This cozy orange spiced black tea recipe is an easy way to bring the flavors of fall and winter into your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (or store-bought)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1–2 tsp honey (to taste)
- Fresh orange slices and a cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add Spices: Once the water reaches a low boil, add cinnamon stick, cloves, and optional star anise. Let the spices simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add Tea: Add the black tea bag and brew for about 3 minutes more.
- Add Orange Juice: Stir in the fresh-squeezed orange juice.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain into a cup and stir in the honey. Mix well until the honey is dissolved.
- Serve and Garnish: If desired, garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick for extra flavor and presentation. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Experiment with different spices for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Spiced Tea