Best 3 Spiced Cranberry Tea Recipes

Experience the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with our handpicked recipe for spiced cranberry tea. This delightful beverage combines tangy cranberries, aromatic spices, and a soothing base of black tea to create a richly flavored and invigorating brew. Whether you're seeking a warm and comforting drink on a chilly evening or a refreshing pick-me-up during the day, this spiced cranberry tea is sure to tantalize your taste buds and uplift your spirits with each sip.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH CRANBERRY SPICED TEA

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A lovely clear red, hot beverage for holiday parties, an afternoon break, for dinner or bedtime as it contains no caffeine. I have been making this for decades and keep it in the fridge all winter. One of my most requested recipes!

Provided by P.Pedd.

Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
3 quarts cold water
2 cups orange juice
2 ⅛ cups pineapple juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups white sugar, or to taste
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole cloves
½ teaspoon whole allspice berries

Steps:

Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 32.1 g

SPICED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL ICED TEA

Spiced Cranberry Cocktail Iced Tea image

So good, its tart and tangy, sweet and very refreshing. Well worth the extra effort. Make sure to serve well chilled.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Beverages

Time 3h

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 quarts water
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, juice of, freshly squeezed
2 lemons, juice of, freshly squeezed
10 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice berry
2 small cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup pineapple juice, chilled
1/2 cup ginger ale, chilled
ice cube (2 trays, as many as needed)
2 oranges, sliced
2 lemons, sliced

Steps:

In a large pot, combine water and cranberries.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Next add the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks.
Cover and steep for 1 hour.
Strain the mixture, pour into a large pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature on counter.
Once cooled place in refrigerator, until chilled.
When ready, add the pineapple juice, ginger ale, lemon and orange slices to the cranberry mixture in the pitcher and serve in tall glasses with lots of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 39.8, Protein 0.7

SPICED CRANBERRY RUM TEA

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Categories Rum Tea Hot Drink Alcoholic Thanksgiving Cranberry Spice Fall Winter Christmas Eve Gourmet Drink

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups, serving 4 to 6.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cranberry herb tea bags such as Celestial Seasonings brand
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cranberry juice
4 to 6 whole star anise (available at specialty foods shops and Asian markets)
Two 3-inch strips of orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler plus lemon slices for garnish
1 cup strained fresh orange juice
1 cup amber rum, or to taste

Steps:

In a saucepan submerge the tea bags in the boiling water and remove the pan from the heat. let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes and discard them. To the tea add the sugar, the cranberry juice, the star anise and the zests and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and the rum and heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot. Discard the zests, divide the tea among heated mugs, and garnish each drink with 1 of the star anise and a lemon slice.

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not have as much flavor as fresh cranberries.
If you don't have any orange slices, you can use lemon slices instead.
Feel free to adjust the amount of honey or sugar to your liking.
This tea can be served hot or cold. If you want to serve it cold, simply let it cool completely before refrigerating it.
Spiced cranberry tea is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season. It's also a great way to boost your immune system and help you stay healthy during the winter months.

Conclusion:

Spiced cranberry tea is a delicious and easy-to-make beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day or to enjoy during a relaxing evening. With its tart and tangy flavor, spiced cranberry tea is sure to become a favorite in your home.