Mulled Tea
What would autumn and winter be without mulled drinks. Unlike mulled wine, you can make mulled tea with or without wine. Both versions are a great autumn warmer that will get you in the mood for the upcoming cold weather. For a tasty alternative to caffeinated black tea, try using Cranberry Cider Herbal Tea instead. Non-alcoholic mulled tea is easy to make and a great drink for autumn home parties that can be enjoyed by all age groups.
To make mulled tea you will need loose leaf teas or high quality tea bags, sugar, spices and preferably an orange. Unlike mulled wine, mulled tea doesn’t contain any alcohol, so it’s suitable for most age groups. However, it may contain caffeine. Use real tea if you are looking for a little energy boost in the early afternoon or if you need to avoid caffeine. Alternatively, use decaf of fruity teas. Fruity teas contain bigger pieces of fruit, so use one or two spoons more than you would normally use.
Ingredients:
- 1 litre of water (33 oz)
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon of dried orange peel
- 7-8 cloves
- 20-30 grams of sugar
- 10-15 grams of pure strong black broken leaf tea
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Steep the tea leaves for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain and pour the brew into a medium pan.
- Add the rest of ingredients and let it simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Strain and pour into a big pitcher.
- Decorate with cinnamon sticks and dried orange slices.