As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to the warmth and cheer that comes with Christmas. One way to embrace the festive spirit is to indulge in a cup of delicious and aromatic merry Christmas tea. With its unique blend of flavors and spices, this special tea is perfect for sipping by the fireplace or sharing with loved ones. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, there are endless possibilities to create a merry Christmas tea that will delight your taste buds and fill your home with the scents of the season.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TEA
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pour 8 cups boiling water into a slow cooker. Add 16 chai tea bags; secure the lid with the tea bag tabs hanging outside and steep 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Stir in 1/2 cup each spiced rum and vanilla-flavored vodka and 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir in 2 cups sweetened condensed milk; switch to the warm setting until ready to serve. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, keep these drinks warm in a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat.
HOT SPICED TEA FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This is an old family favorite, handed down from my great-grandmother. The holidays officially begin with Christmas carols and my favorite hot spiced tea! Definitely a seasonal comfort beverage for me! I prefer to use fresh juices with pulp. The flavors are different. Canned pineapple in light syrup is best. Set the pineapple chunks aside for the rest of your holiday baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator and reheat as needed.
Provided by Darcey Family
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and tea bags.
- Stir orange juice, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the juice mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour juice mixture into the spiced tea; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
MERRY CHRISTMAS TEA
This sweet-tart tea from our Test Kitchen has plenty of refreshing pomegranate flavor. Serve warm mugs to holiday guests coming in from the cold. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ginger and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Set aside., Place juice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and spice bag; cover and steep for 8 minutes. Discard tea bags and spice bag; stir in honey. Serve warm. If desired, serve with pomegranate seeds, orange wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHRISTMAS TEA
This is my grandmother's recipe for a delicious hot punch for the holidays, which she always called tea. I always make this for holiday parties, and the aroma is wonderful. To make it even more festive, you can float orange rings in the punch.
Provided by Dragonfly Cafe
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 25m
Yield 4 quarts (approx), 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 6-qt saucepan, boil the water, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon candies.
- Stir and boil until cinnamon candies are dissolved.
- Add the pineapple juice and cranberry juice and cook over medium heat, stirring until the punch is thoroughly heated.
- Serve hot. You can keep it in a hot crock pot for a party.
CHRISTMAS TEA
Make and share this Christmas Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together.
- Store in air tight container.
- To make one serving: Add 1 heaping teaspoon to 1 cup hot water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.5, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 144.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 137.4, Protein 1
Tips:
- Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make all the difference in the flavor of your tea. Choose loose-leaf teas over tea bags when possible, and opt for high-quality spices and sweeteners.
- Steep Your Tea Properly: The steeping time for tea varies depending on the type of tea and your personal preferences. A general rule of thumb is to steep black tea for 3-5 minutes, oolong tea for 2-3 minutes, and green tea for 1-2 minutes.
- Experiment with Different Flavors: There are endless possibilities when it comes to Christmas tea flavors. Try adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves to your tea. You can also add fruits like cranberries, oranges, or apples. Get creative and have fun!
- Make It a Special Occasion: Christmas tea is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Serve it at your Christmas party, or give it as a gift to friends and family.
- Enjoy!: The most important tip is to enjoy your Christmas tea! Take a moment to relax and savor the flavors. Let the tea warm you up and fill you with holiday cheer.
Conclusion:
Christmas tea is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a Christmas tea that everyone will enjoy. So get creative, experiment with different flavors, and enjoy the holiday season with a warm cup of Christmas tea!
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