5 from 15 votes
Cranberry Tea
Cranberry Tea is a warming beverage made by simmering fresh cranberries in water, sweetened with sugar, and brightened with orange and lemon juices, infused with cinnamon stick and whole cloves. The result is a fragrant, slightly tart tea that can be served hot or over ice for a refreshing drink.
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Others
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 ounces cranberries fresh
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 clove whole
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add 4 cups water and 4 ounces fresh cranberries. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to mid-low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Next add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 whole cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat, cover and steep for 1 hour.
- You can leave the cranberries in the tea or strain if you prefer. Give it a taste and add more sugar if you prefer. Enjoy!
- This tea is also quite tasty over ice!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
9.5mg
(11%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.