Taste of Home
Spiced Tea Mix
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
YIELD: 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
Ingredients
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1 jar (21.1 ounces) orange breakfast drink mix
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1 jar (6 ounces) sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix
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2/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED TEA:
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1 cup boiling water
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ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED PUNCH:
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2 quarts apple juice or cider
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1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
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3 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
To prepare tea: Dissolve about 1 tablespoon tea mix in boiling water; stir well. Yield: 1 serving.
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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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