Cranberry tea is a delightful and refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Not only is it a delicious drink, but it is also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making it a healthy choice as well. The tartness of the cranberries is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the other ingredients, creating a flavor that is both unique and irresistible. Whether you are looking for a warm and comforting drink to sip on a cold winter day or a refreshing iced tea to enjoy on a hot summer afternoon, tangy cranberry tea is sure to hit the spot.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY TEA
Easy homemade cranberry tea made with real cranberries, cinnamon and apple juice.
Provided by Meredith
Categories Drink
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse your cranberries with cold water and place them in a large stockpot. Pour four cups of water over them. Stir in 2 whole cinnamon sticks and 6 whole cloves and turn on the heat.
- Cook the cranberries for 15 minutes on medium high heat until they are popped and gushy. While still hot, strain the cooked cranberry mixture into a large bowl.
- Add the juice of one lemon and one 12 oz. canister of 100% apple juice concentrate to the bowl. Strain your cranberry, lemon and apple concentrate one last time into a glass quart size container.
- When ready to serve, pour 4 cups boiling water over 1 cup cranberry mixture concentrate.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 26 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.01 g, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.04 g
CRANBERRY TEA
This colorful tea with its sweet spicy flavor is a great winter warmer-upper. The aroma is sure to bring guests to the table! -Kathy Traetow, Waverly, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 18 cups (1-1/2 quarts concentrate).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon and cloves. , To serve, mix 1 cup concentrate and 2 cups water; heat through. Store concentrate in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY HOT CRANBERRY TEA RECIPE
The tanginess of cranberries and lemon, mixed with the sweetness of oranges make a delicious combination of ingredients that has been passed down the generations.
Provided by Kelly
Categories Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Add water and cranberries to a large pot. 2. Bring combination to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Add sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cover, and steep for one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 11 milligrams sodium, Sugar 24 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
TANGY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This zesty sauce is a favorite of all our family and friends. It's simple to make, and good with the turkey or on leftover turkey or chicken sandwiches. Adjust the amount of horseradish to taste.
Provided by Lorraine Friberg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan. Over high heat, cook until the cranberries burst.
- Lower heat to simmer. Stir in sugar. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
- Allow mixture to cool. Stir in horseradish. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
TANGY CRANBERRY BREAD
Super tangy, super easy and super good!
Provided by CHRISW
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients (except cranberries) in the bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions. If using the delayed time cycle, place dried cranberries away from water. Press start.
- If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the cranberries at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CITRUS CRANBERRY TEA
Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearvile, Kansas stirs up holiday spirit with this hot brew that's full of tangy fruit flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 32 servings (8 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Stir juices into syrup mixture. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPICED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL ICED TEA
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
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
TANGY CRANBERRY RELISH
My favorite food on the holiday menu is cranberry sauce, and I kept trying to find the perfect blend. I put together this recipe in 1989 and have used it ever since.
Provided by Sherri Dodsworth
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring orange juice to a boil.
- Add washed cranberries and sugar.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes .
- Remove from heat.
- Mash berries with a potato masher.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Chill for several hours and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor. Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and early winter, while frozen cranberries are available year-round.
- Rinse the cranberries well before using.
- To make the cranberry simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- To make the cranberry tea, steep the cranberries in hot water for 5-10 minutes, or until the tea has reached your desired strength.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste, if desired.
- Garnish with a slice of orange or lemon, and a sprig of mint.
- To make a refreshing iced cranberry tea, chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Serve over ice, and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Cranberry tea is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy beverage that can be enjoyed hot or iced. It is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, and it can help to boost the immune system and protect against disease. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry tea is a perfect way to warm up on a cold day or cool down on a hot day. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruit.
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