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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A lovely hot spiced cider and tea beverage infused with cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, fresh ginger, star anise and citrus. Perfect for a chilly autumn or winters eve. Ingredients:
2 cinnamon sticks |
5 whole black peppercorns |
2 whole cloves |
3 whole cardamom pods |
2 whole star anise pods |
5 coin-size pieces fresh ginger |
2 inches strips fresh orange peel |
2 inches strips fresh lemon peel |
5 cups cold water |
4 bags orange-pekoe tea |
3 cups apple juice or 3 cups apple cider |
1 orange, juice of |
Directions:
1. Lightly crush the cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan.
2. Transfer the spices to a medium saucepan, add the ginger, star anise and citrus peels. Add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until aromatic, and the cinnamon stick opens a little, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tea bags to the pan and immediately remove from the heat. Set aside to steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and add the apple juice and orange juice. Return the pan to a medium heat and warm, taking care not to let the tea boil.
4. Strain and serve hot.
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