Hot Spiced Cider Tea

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A lovely hot spiced cider and tea beverage infused with cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, fresh ginger, star anise and citrus. Perfect for a chilly autumn or winters eve.

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Steps

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Lightly crush the cinnamon , peppercorns , cloves , and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan.

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Transfer the spices to a medium saucepan , add the ginger , star anise and citrus peels.

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Add the water.

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Bring to a boil , reduce the heat , and simmer , partially covered , until aromatic , and the cinnamon stick opens a little , about 10 minutes.

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Add the tea bags to the pan and immediately remove from the heat.

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Set aside to steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Remove the tea bags , and add the apple juice and orange juice.

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Return the pan to a medium heat and warm , taking care not to let the tea boil.

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Strain and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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cinnamon sticks, whole black peppercorns, whole cloves, whole cardamom pods, star anise pods, fresh ginger, orange peel, lemon peel, cold water, tea, apple juice, orange, juice of