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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (290g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

6 tea bags

Calories 80
Calories from Fat 0 (1%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 19.4g
Protein 0.3g 0%

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Hot Spiced Tea

Recipe #137520 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: mainecooncat
Sep 15, 2005

I got this recipe from my Girl Scout Troop leader about 40 years ago. This was one of the refreshments we always served when we had a special event or a program that we invited our parents to attend. I just found the recipe in my childish handwriting tucked away in one of my mother's old cookbooks.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Add spices to water and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. 2
    Add tea bags, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Strain into heated teapot or carafe.
  4. 4
    Heat juices and sugar just to boiling.
  5. 5
    Add to hot tea.

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From: stars1012

On Sep 25, 2008

I'm a huge tea drinker, so I just couldn't pass this up. It probably would've been better if I'd had the ingredients it called for. Without orange juice or cloves in the house, I decided to take a stroll down to the supermarket. That plan backfired when a .6 oz. thing of cloves was 8 bucks and there were no small containers of O.j. I improvised using a little ground ginger and a sprinkle of nutmeg in place of the cloves and some very concentrated crystal light sunrise in place of the orange juice. Overall, it turned out alright.

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    From: LonghornMama

    On Jan 17, 2006

    Delicious! Nice strong cup of tea with a lovely blend of spices yet not too sweet. Best with fresh-squeezed juices. Instead of straining the spices right away, I like to let them float around at least until the tea is cooled for stronger flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  • From: Kaarin

    On Jan 7, 2006

    What a wonderful recipe! I poured the steeped tea into the crock pot and stirred in the juices and used splenda. It was lovely. The amount of cloves was perfect. Thanks!

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  • From: Roxygirl in Colorado

    On Oct 13, 2005

    I vaugely remember liking this from childhood and was excited to try it. My husband and I are big tea drinkers and really enjoyed this! Perfect blend of spices and the juice and sugar combo makes it! I left the pan setting on the stove (from four hours ago) and just reheat a cup in micro when needed (not bitter at all).I only wish I'd made this when we had colds last week! Thanks so much for posting. Roxygirl

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