Christmas Spiced Tea with Citrus

Name: Christmas Spiced Tea with Citrus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 50 cl of water; 6 g of black tea (loose-leaf); 1 stick of cinnamon; 1 star anise; 2 cloves of cloves; 4 g of zest of orange (untreated); 2 g of zest of unwaxed lemon; 20 g of honey; stick of cinnamon (or star anise)

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Hot drink made with black tea steeped with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and citrus. Spicy, lightly sweet flavor. Served hot, ideal in winter. Can be kept for 24 hours in the refrigerator and reheated without losing aroma.

Total time: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.60

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €1.20

Equipment

Saucepan
Spoon
Fine-mesh strainer
Coffee cups
Kettle

Instructions

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Bring the water to a boil in a kettle.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

42kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs10 g100%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add the tea after simmering the spices and off the heat: this avoids the bitterness of tannins and ensures a clean, balanced infusion 🔥🌿.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Freezing alters the flavor, aromas, and texture of the tea after thawing. Do not freeze.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in a bottle or airtight container in the refrigerator. The aromas may intensify slightly.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before. Store chilled in a closed container to preserve the flavors.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat to preserve the aromas. The microwave is possible at medium power (about 600W) in intervals, stirring.

Variations

Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a star anise.
Adjust the steeping from 3 to 5 minutes depending on strength.
Serve hot immediately.

Mistakes to avoid

Using treated citrus: choose untreated citrus zest.
Steeping too long: 3 to 5 minutes depending on the desired strength.
Forgetting to strain: strain carefully before adding the honey.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Christmas tea?

Pour the hot water into a saucepan with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and zest, simmer for 5 minutes, add the black tea for 3 to 5 minutes, strain, then stir in the honey until dissolved.

What spices go in Christmas tea?

One cinnamon stick, one star anise, 2 cloves, with 4 g of untreated orange zest and 2 g of untreated lemon zest.

How long should you steep the tea?

Simmer the spices for 5 minutes over low heat to extract the essential oils, then steep the black tea for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the desired strength.

How do you sweeten this tea?

After straining the infusion, stir in 20 g of honey until completely dissolved. Serve hot immediately, with a spice as garnish if you like.