Hot Christmas Tea


1 1/3 cups water
6 bags black tea
1 cinnamon stick -- broken
3 whole cloves
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup Burgundy wine
Orange, pear, or apple slices studded with cloves as garnish.

In saucepan, bring water to boil. Add tea and spices, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar, cranberry juice, and wine. Return to medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Serve in cups with fruit slices as garnish.


Reviews of Hot Christmas Tea:

1-3 of 3 reviews  

  IloveChristmas in Minneapolis  Dec 17, 2011
Would make this again.
This tea was amazing but WAY TOO MANY TEA BAGS. I only used 5, and it was horrible. tried it again with only 2 and it was really good, might only even use one next time. Used chai tea instead of black the second time, way better :) four stars

  A cookie baker in Wisconsin  Dec 12, 2003
Would make this again.
Yummy!!!!! five stars

  A cookie baker in LA  Oct 30, 2003
Would make this again.
Very delicious four stars

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