Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
8.5 unit

lemons

juiced

8.5 unit

oranges

juiced

1 unit

frozen orange juice

concentrate

1 unit

pineapple juice

canned

2 cup

sugar

12 cup

water

1 tsp

whole cloves

7 unit

cinnamon sticks

3 unit

tea bags

family-size

Step 1
~10 min

Boil 6 cups of water with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks for 15 minutes to extract flavors.

Step 2
~10 min

In a separate pot, boil the remaining 6 cups of water with sugar and tea bags.

Step 3
~10 min

Remove from heat and let the tea steep for 20 minutes to fully develop flavor.

Step 4
~10 min

Squeeze the juice from the lemons and oranges.

Step 5
~10 min

Combine the boiled spice water, steeped tea, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and frozen orange juice concentrate in a large container.

Step 6
~10 min

Adjust the water level to your liking for desired strength.

Step 7
~10 min

Heat the tea before serving. Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust sugar to your preferred sweetness.

Add a splash of bourbon or rum for an adult version.

Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks for serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot in mugs.

Garnish with orange or lemon slices.

Accompany with cookies or small pastries.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Gingerbread cookies
Shortbread cookies
Fruitcake

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional winter warmer, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve
Winter Holidays

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Winter
Parties
Gatherings

Popularity Score

75/100