Hot Spiced Cider Tea

Serves: 2

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

47

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 cups

Water (cold)

3 cups

Apple Cider

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 to a medium saucepan, add the ginger, citrus peels

3

Put the crushed spices in a medium saucepan and add the water

4

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until aromatic, and the cinnamon stick opens a bit, about 10 minutes

5

Add the tea bags, immediately remove from the heat, and steep for 3 to 4 minutes

6

Remove the tea bags, and add the cider and juice of 1 orange

7

Return the pan to a medium heat and warm, taking care not to let the tea boil

8

Serve hot