Friday, December 23, 2011

My First Post

Because the site I got this recipe from was horrible and had no pictures, I decided to put the recipe here. That way, tomorrow when we make this tea, I can take a picture, upload it and pin it. Yippee!! I will also be posting some Christmas gifts I made that I LOVE...but not til after Sunday so that the recipients don't stumble across the pictures before then!


HOT SPICED ORANGE TEA




1 quart boiling water
¼ cup of sugar
10 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, each 2 inches long

4 tea bags
¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 slice fresh lemon

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Mix well and bring to boiling point. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep 4 minutes. Strain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Place over low heat to keep warm. (Do not boil.) Remove and discard orange rind. Serve in cups, using cinnamon sticks as muddlers, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings