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Apple Tea Punch

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider, or apple juice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 3-4 family sized tea bags
  • 1 orange, halved and sliced
  • 1 apple, diced

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom pod. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then lower the heat (to low) to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the tea bags to the mixture. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Let the mixture cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the orange slices and apple pieces to a large pitcher. Pour the punch over the fruit and place in the fridge. Let marinate for 6 hours.
  • Serve chilled with ice and apple slices.

Notes

If you’re craving something a little warm instead of cold, follow these steps once the fruit has marinated with the tea: remove the punch from the fridge, strain the fruit from the liquid and heat the liquid until warm. If you’re serving to a large party, heat the punch in a crockpot and serve warm. If you prefer a stronger tea flavor, use 4 tea bags. A splash of rum or bourbon would be a nice spirit to add to this elixir.