Spiced Cider Tea

Enjoy sipping warm spiced cider around a crackling fire. Some versions are made with hard cider, but our recipe is family-friendly.

Yield: Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1  orange
• 1  lemon
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 3  whole cloves
• 4  cups  water
• 1/4  cup  light brown sugar
• 4  family-size tea bags
• 3  cups  apple cider

Preparation

Cut several layers of cheesecloth into 8-inch squares. Cut 3 (1-inch) strips of peel each from orange and lemon; place in cheesecloth. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Wrap and secure with string.

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add spice packet and brown sugar, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add tea bags. Steep 5 minutes. Remove spice packet and tea bags. Stir in cider. Juice orange and lemon, and pour into cider mixture. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling.