Cinnamon Orange Tea
A warm and cozy blend of oranges, apples, cinnamon, and spices, this Cinnamon Orange Tea is the perfect comforting drink to sip any time of the day. Bright, naturally sweet, and fragrant with a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 large orange, sliced
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 4 whole cloves
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse a medium pot with warm water to preheat.
- In the pot, add water, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- After 5 minutes of simmering, add orange slices and stir gently.
- Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until aromatic.
- If using sweetener, stir it in now.
- Turn off the heat and let the tea rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Strain and pour into mugs. Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cinnamon sticks for cleaner flavor and better infusion.
- Don’t boil the oranges too long to avoid bitterness.
- For iced tea, chill and serve over ice with fresh mint.
- Leftover fruit slices can be used in baking or oatmeal.
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