Cynthia's Heavenly Tea
Warm up your senses with Cynthia’s Heavenly Tea, a soothing blend of black tea, aromatic spices, and bright citrus notes that’s as comforting as it is refreshing. This easy-to-make recipe combines the boldness of black tea with the natural sweetness of honey, a zesty splash of lemon juice, and the citrusy essence of fresh orange slices. Infused with a cinnamon stick and whole cloves for a touch of warmth and topped with fragrant mint leaves, this tea is the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal beverage for chilly evenings, cozy afternoons, or as a detoxifying pick-me-up. Serve it warm and let its heavenly aroma and flavors transport you to pure relaxation! Target keywords: soothing tea recipe, spiced black tea, citrus tea with honey, homemade warm tea.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 slices orange slices
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 3 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep in the hot water for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully remove the tea bags using a spoon, pressing gently to extract the flavor, then discard them.
Step 5
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until well dissolved and evenly mixed.
Step 6
Add the orange slices to the tea, allowing the citrus to infuse its natural oils and flavor into the brew.
Step 7
Pour the tea into mugs or teacups, using a strainer if needed to remove the cloves and any floating spices.
Step 8
Garnish each serving with a fresh mint leaf and serve warm. Enjoy Cynthia's Heavenly Tea on its own or alongside your favorite baked treats!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1152.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 251.4 |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 34.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.0g | |
| Protein 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 134.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 260.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories