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Brenda Thompson

Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe

5 from 2 votes
My homemade Orange Cranberry Tea Recipe can be enjoyed warm or cold—perfect for fall or winter days. Ready in minutes, it is steeped with cinnamon and cloves and can also be made ahead to enjoy anytime!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 93
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 tea bags
  • 12 ounce frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Using cheesecloth or spice ball, add cloves and cinnamon. Close up securely.
  2. Add tea bags and spice ball to boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Add sugar and mix well until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  4. In 2 quart pitcher, add cranberry juice, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and tea mixture.
  5. Stir well to combine. At this point, mixture may be refrigerated for later use.
  6. When ready to serve, add 10 cups cold water (or blend with one-to-one ratio)
  7. Add cranberries for garnish if desired.

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