Orange Cranberry Tea Blend (Printable version)

Vibrant orange and cranberry infused black tea with warming spices, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 large orange, sliced

02 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

04 - 4 cups water

05 - 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea, in an infuser)

06 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)

07 - 2 cinnamon sticks

08 - 4 whole cloves

09 - 1 star anise (optional)

01 - Combine water, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a medium saucepan.

02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries soften and release their vibrant color.

03 - Add black tea bags and steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength.

04 - Remove tea bags, stir in orange juice and honey or maple syrup. Simmer for 2 additional minutes to blend flavors.

05 - Strain tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Serve hot, garnished with extra orange slices or cranberries if desired.

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The combination of tart cranberries and sweet orange creates the perfect balance that feels both cozy and refreshing
Your home will smell absolutely incredible while this simmers, making it worth making just for the aroma alone

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The cranberries will pop and soften completely as they simmer which is exactly what you want for maximum flavor extraction
Letting the spices simmer longer than 10 minutes can make the tea taste bitter so set a timer

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Use a vegetable peeler to create long orange strips instead of rounds if you want easier sipping
Lightly crush the cloves with the back of a spoon before adding them to release more of their essential oils