Cranberry Tea Spiced Blend (Printable)

A tangy herbal drink infused with cranberries and warming spices, ideal for cozy or festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits and Juices

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, adjustable to taste

→ Spices

05 - 2 cinnamon sticks
06 - 4 whole cloves
07 - 2 thin slices fresh ginger

→ Extras

08 - Orange slices, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger.
02 - Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
03 - Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until cranberries burst and release juices.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in fresh orange juice and honey or maple syrup.
05 - Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with orange slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a cozy moment with a close friend through every sip
  • The fresh cranberries give just the right tang balanced with sweet warmth from the spices, making it a favorite whenever I need that soothing pick-me-up
02 -
  • Don’t rush the simmering—the cranberries bursting is the key moment that deepens flavor
  • Adding the orange juice and sweetener after heat preserves their fresh brightness and natural complexity
03 -
  • Using fresh ginger slices rather than powder truly elevates the warm, spicy notes in subtle ways
  • The secret to perfect balance is adding sweetener gradually after simmering to avoid over-sweetening

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