Spiced Tea Recipe

Delicious spiced tea is easy to make, but requires overnight steeping.

• Meal Type: Beverage
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: More than 1 day

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tea leaves (such as Earl Grey)
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 quart water
• 3 oranges
• 3 lemons
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 gallon water

Directions

1. Cut a large square of cheesecloth. Wrap tea and spices in cheesecloth; tie tightly with string. Place in a large saucepan in 1 quart boiling water. Boil 5 minutes. Steep overnight.
2. Add sugar and juice of oranges and lemons. Mix well, then mix into a gallon of water.