My family drinks a lot of tea. Sweet tea is one of those things synonymous with the South. It's simple and refreshing, yet not overly sweet.
I was in search of the perfect drink to serve with Christmas dinner, then decided to stick with our tried and true old faithful.
I was in search of the perfect drink to serve with Christmas dinner, then decided to stick with our tried and true old faithful.
This recipe has amazing flavor. Adding in cinnamon, topped with the star anise pods and orange slices is a nice presentation, giving it the holiday touch. It tastes as festive as it looks. It will be delicious to serve with dinner or holiday parties.
Ingredients
4 cups water
4 individual tea bags
juice from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
Sugar or honey, sweeten to taste
ice cubes
orange slices, star anise pods, additional cinnamon sticks for garnish
Directions
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add cinnamon stick and tea bags. Steep 3 to 5 minutes. *The longer you steep, the stronger the tea flavor. Remove tea bags/cinnamon stick and add lemon juice. Mix in sugar (or honey). Stir until dissolved. Set aside. Add ice cubes to individual glasses. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and orange slices.
4 individual tea bags
juice from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
Sugar or honey, sweeten to taste
ice cubes
orange slices, star anise pods, additional cinnamon sticks for garnish
Directions
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add cinnamon stick and tea bags. Steep 3 to 5 minutes. *The longer you steep, the stronger the tea flavor. Remove tea bags/cinnamon stick and add lemon juice. Mix in sugar (or honey). Stir until dissolved. Set aside. Add ice cubes to individual glasses. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and orange slices.
Well doesn't that look delicious!
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