Orange Clove Spiced Tea: 6 Steps To Bliss
Enjoy this warm and inviting Orange Clove Spiced Tea. It is a simple, aromatic brew perfect for a cozy moment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1 whole orange, sliced thinly
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add the orange slices, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick (if using) to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes to let the spices infuse.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags or loose leaf tea.
- Cover the saucepan and steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
- Strain the tea into mugs, discarding the solids.
- Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth.
Notes
- Anya suggests using a bright, flavorful black tea for the best results.
- You can add a thin slice of fresh ginger for an extra warming kick.
- If you like a stronger orange flavor, use the zest of half an orange along with the slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
