Autumn Tea

Name: Autumn Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 quarts.
Ingredients: 5 tea bags; 5 cups boiling water; 5 cups unsweetened apple juice; 2 cups cranberry juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

I've been serving beverages made with various flavors of tea at gatherings, and people are always surprised by the results. This blend features flavors we associate with fall - apple, cranberry and pumpkin pie spice. Serve it either warm or cold. -Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

Ingredients

5 tea bags
5 cups boiling water
5 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Place the tea bags in a large heat-proof bowl; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add the remaining ingredients to tea; stir until sugar is dissolve. Serve warm or over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 66 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Autumn Tea in Taste of Home October/November 2003

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Myhusbandisthecook

Aug 10, 2017

This tea is so yummy that I serve it at Christmas and called it my Christmas Tea.
sonsflower

Nov 21, 2012

This is a great fall drink. I substitute the no sugar apple juice with regular apple juice and omit adding sugar in the recipe. It's perfect.
ConfidentMom

Nov 8, 2011

This has a refreshing harvest flavor. If you want more of a cider, prepare as directed. If you want more of a tea, double tea, water, sugar, and spice. I made pumpkin pie spice using a recipe I found on the internet and spices already on the shelf. Mary
johanna005

Sep 14, 2011

Pretty but too sweet for me. BEWARE there is a whopping 32 g sugar per serving, 33 g carbs, and 130 calories. The nutritional analysis is not for the recipe as prepared. The analysis should reflect the recipe and should be rewritten. Some diabetics rely on its accuracy, and this is misleading at a glance.
RStout

Feb 27, 2010

I served this with my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit!
tkarinas

Dec 1, 2009

This drink is excellent and we will be making it many more times. We are also keeping this recipe.
Bratrattery

Oct 25, 2009

Very yummy, will make again.
Sprowl

Nov 12, 2008

Delicious!Guests loved it. I will serveagain at Thanksgiving. Kid friendly too.