Food

Mulled Cranberry Apple Rooibos Tea

Serves 4.

Allison Day, RHN

Published Feb 1, 2018 Updated Jan 19, 2018

Warm, soothing, and perfectly spiced, this ruby-red mulled tea makes a sweet afternoon sip or cozy nightcap.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened cranberry juice
2 cups (500 mL) apple cider or apple juice
1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
2 whole cloves
2 thick strips orange peel
4 rooibos tea bags

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories 130
protein 3g
fat 0g
- saturated fat 0g
- trans fat 0g
carbohydrates 33g
- sugars 28g
- fibre 2g
sodium 9mg

Directions

In large pot, add juice, cider, cranberries, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and orange peel. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, reduce to low, and add tea bags. Continue to simmer over low for 1 to 2 hours, until warm and infused. Remove tea bags, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Ladle into mugs and enjoy.