The Graceful Dame
PrintWrap your fingers around a warm cup of delightful Christmas tea as it's notes of mint, orange, and warm spices dance across your tastebuds.
1 Quart Boiling Water
9 Tea Bags - 3 Black Tea, 3 Green Tea, 3 Mint Tea
3 Cinnamon Sticks
1 tsp. Saffron
1/2 tsp. Whole Cloves
1 tsp. Orange Extract
4 Quarts Water
3/4 c. Sugar (can be adjusted to taste)
Optional Garnish Suggestions: Slices of fresh or dehydrated oranges, extra cinnamon sticks and cloves
Now that you've masterfully crafted your Christmas tea concentrate, it's time to turn those flavorful concoctions into heartwarming moments. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or treating yourself to a quiet evening by the fireplace, here are some directions on preparing and serving the Christmas tea.
To heat on the stove top:
To heat in a slow cooker:
For individual servings:
Creating the perfect Christmas tea concentrate is a labor of love, and preserving its festive medley of flavors is essential to ensure delightful sips throughout the holiday season. Here's a guide to storing your Christmas tea concentrate, making the preparation process seamless whenever the mood for festive cheer strikes:
Refrigerate the Tea Concentrate for Extended Freshness: While the concentrate is ready to use immediately, if you plan to enjoy it over a more extended period, consider refrigerating the jar. The cold environment of the refrigerator helps slow down any potential degradation of flavors, allowing you to savor the Christmas tea concentrate at its best.
Freezing the Christmas Tea Concentrate: After the Christmas Tea has seeped and the tea bags have been removed, it can be frozen, if necessary. I recommend removing the cinnamon sticks and cloves beforehand. Then, pour the tea into a sturdy freezer bag or airtight container and freeze until you are ready to use it.
Refrigerate Any Leftover Christmas Tea: After preparing and serving this Christmas tea, any that remains can be refrigerated to be enjoyed later. Simply allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an appropriately sized pitcher or glass jar. Enjoy it hot or iced later!
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