Warm, soothing, and perfectly spiced, this ruby-red mulled tea makes a sweet afternoon sip or cozy nightcap.
Mulled Cranberry Apple Rooibos Tea
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:
- calories130
- protein3g
- fat0g
- saturated fat0g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates33g
- sugars28g
- fibre2g
- sodium9mg
Directions
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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.
Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, Whole Bowls and Purely Pumpkin (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).
