Spiced Holiday Wassail Tea
Warm your spirits with this Spiced Holiday Wassail Tea, infused with aromatic spices, vibrant cranberry, and uplifting citrus flavors. Perfect for festive gatherings, this comforting beverage is easy to prepare and sure to please all guests. Serve it steaming with a whimsical candy cane stirrer for a festive touch!
ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 tea bags (black or herbal)
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
- 2.
Once boiling, add tea bags and spices, then steep for 5 minutes.
- 3.
Strain the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove the spices and tea bags.
- 4.
Return the strained tea to the pot and add 1 1/2 cups water, cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar.
- 5.
Heat the mixture until steaming—do not boil.
- 6.
Serve hot in mugs, garnished with a candy cane for a festive stirrer.
