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Hot Tea Punch

By Flossie Sims

4.7

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Here's a warming drink for a chilly day.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

6 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
5 tea bags
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add orange and lemon juices to punch. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Using slotted spoon, remove whole spices. Serve hot.

TagsPunchBeveragesHot DrinkCocktailAlcoholTeaOrangeCitrusFruitMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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