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Kinderpunsch (German Mulled Fruit Punch)

A recipe for Kinderpunsch (German Mulled Fruit Punch)! Fruit tea is heated with fresh fruit juice and warming spices for a comforting winter drink.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 liter) water
  • 4 fruit tea bags
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) apple juice
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) orange juice
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks about 2 1/2 inches (6 centimeters) each, plus more for garnish if desired
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) honey or granulated sugar
  • Orange slices

Instructions

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  1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot.
  2. Remove from heat, add the fruit tea bags, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Discard the tea bags.
  4. Place the pot back over medium heat and add the apple juice, orange juice, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.
  5. Slice the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds into the punch. Add the leftover pods.
  6. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and add honey or sugar if desired.
  8. Serve warm with orange slices and cinnamon sticks in individual mugs.