Orange Cranberry Tea Blend (Printable)

A warm, aromatic blend featuring sweet orange and tart cranberries with spices, perfect for cozy moments.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 large orange, sliced

02 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

04 - 4 cups water

05 - 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea, in an infuser)

06 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)

07 - 2 cinnamon sticks

08 - 4 whole cloves

09 - 1 star anise (optional)

01 - Combine water, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a medium saucepan.

02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries soften and release their color.

03 - Add black tea bags and steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength.

04 - Remove tea bags, stir in orange juice and honey or maple syrup. Simmer for 2 additional minutes.

05 - Strain tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Serve hot garnished with extra orange slices or cranberries if desired.

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It transforms basic ingredients into something that feels fancy enough for holiday guests but comes together in under 20 minutes
The balance of tart cranberry and sweet orange creates this sophisticated flavor profile that somehow still tastes like comfort

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I once forgot to strain it and spent the whole fishing whole cloves out of my mug, which completely ruins that peaceful tea drinking experience
The cranberries need time to break down completely, rushing this step means missing out on that gorgeous color and deep tart flavor

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Lightly crush your cinnamon sticks with a mortar and pestle before adding them to release more of their essential oils
Always add honey after removing the pot from heat to preserve its delicate floral notes and beneficial enzymes