Spiced Tea Mix

Name: Spiced Tea Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 120 servings (about 7-1/2 cups mix).
Ingredients: 1 jar (21.1 ounces) orange breakfast drink mix; 1 jar (6 ounces) sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix; 2/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED TEA:; 1 cup boiling water; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED PUNCH:; 2 quarts apple juice or cider; 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice; 3 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

120 servings (about 7-1/2 cups mix)

For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My parents always served steaming mugs of this punch at Thanksgiving. It was everyone's favorite. —Deb McKinney, Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Ingredients

1 jar (21.1 ounces) orange breakfast drink mix
1 jar (6 ounces) sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix
2/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED TEA:
1 cup boiling water
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED PUNCH:
2 quarts apple juice or cider
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Directions

In an airtight container, combine the first five ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 7-1/2 cups total.
To prepare tea: Dissolve about 1 tablespoon tea mix in boiling water; stir well. Yield: 1 serving.
To prepare punch: In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the juices, 1/4-1/3 cup tea mix and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Yield: about 12 servings (6 ounces each).

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 30 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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