Saturday, November 21, 2009

Cranberry Tea

Cranberry Tea

1 bag fresh cranberries (or 1 1/8 cup unsweetened cranberry juice)
3 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
1 1/2 quarts water
1/2 cup sweetener of choice
1 1/2 cups water (to be added after cooking)

Combine ingredients in a large kettle and simmer over medium heat for 45 - 60 minutes. Add additional water. Serve in a pretty mug or teacup and add a cinnamon stick for swirling! Or serve chilled on ice with mint leaves for garnish.

Sip with thankfulness all week as you prepare for Thanksgiving!

8 comments:

comfrey cottages said...

oh big hugs and thanks for this one ladonna. i will have to use a bag of frozen cranberries cause i am not leaving this house in this pre thanksgiving rush! but this drink sounds just like what i was craving! i bet i can taste this! will let you know as soon as i have it made:)

ellen b. said...

Sounds lovely...

the voice of melody said...

Mmmm, I'm sure this tea doesn't only taste delicious but smells wonderful as well. Thank you for sharing this recipe, it's indeed perfect for this season. :)

Marilyn Miller said...

Sounds good. Makes me think of spiced apple juice.

Flower said...

This is new to me and worth trying! I love fresh cranberries this time of year and they provide such lively flavor!
Have a wonderful week!

Storybook Woods said...

What a clever girl you are xoxox Clarice

Elena in said...

This sounds delish! I think I will have to borrow this recipe this Thanksgiving. My mother and sister in law would love it as would I ;)
Thank you!

Elena in said...

forgot to ask a question....do I strain it upon serving? I'm guessing yes but I've never made tea this way and just wanted to be sure.
Thank you.

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