Monday, December 15, 2008

Mulled Tea


Mulled Tea Bag

2 1/2 tsp. loose tea leaves
1 tsp. coarsely crushed cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp. dried orange peel
1/4 tsp. dried lemon peel
3 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
5-inch square of fine-mesh cheesecloth
Cotton string

Blend together tea leaves, cinnamon pieces, lemon and orange peel, allspice, and cloves. Place in a cheesecloth square. Tie with a string to form a bag.

To brew tea, place the bag in a mug and add boiling water. Steep for 4 - 5 minutes and enjoy.

Serves 1

5 comments:

  1. Yum. I think that's on my menu for tomorrow! Stay Warm !

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  2. Anonymous12:07 AM

    We love mulled tea around here too only we mostly steep it in heated apple juice or cider.

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  3. This sounds wonderful. . and so easy. . I think I'll try making this . . thank you so much,

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  4. Who is the artist for the little line drawing? It's a cutie!
    Nancy

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  5. I, too, love the line drawing!

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