Easy Hot Spiced Tea

Warm up your winter afternoons with this comforting and aromatic Easy Hot Spiced Tea, a blend of bold black tea, citrusy orange and lemon juices, and the perfect hint of sweetness from sugar and honey. Infused with rich, earthy cinnamon sticks and cloves, this cozy beverage is simmered to perfection and ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal drink to share with family or friends during chilly days. Bursting with flavors and a touch of festive spice, this recipe is simple to prepare and delivers four servings of pure warmth in every sip. Serve it with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for an elegant, seasonal touch. Perfect for tea lovers and those looking for an easy spiced drink recipe, this citrus-spice fusion will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups Water
4 Black tea bags
1 cup Orange juice
0.25 cup Lemon juice
0.333 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons Honey
2 Cinnamon sticks
6 Cloves

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 3

Remove the pot from heat and discard the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.

Step 4

Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and honey until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 5

Return the pot to low heat and warm the tea for another 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.

Step 6

Carefully ladle the spiced tea into mugs and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or slice of orange for presentation.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1402.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	572.8

Total Fat 2.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 65.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 122.7g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219.4mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 674.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.3%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 93.5%