Warm Up with German Glühwein-Style Tea - Embrace Holiday Cheer!
German Glühwein-Style Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup rum (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and return the saucepan to low heat.
- Add sugar, orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the saucepan.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using rum, stir it in at this point.
- Strain the tea and discard the solids.
- Pour the tea into mugs and garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices if desired.
- Enjoy your cozy German Glühwein-Style Tea!
Prost! (Cheers in German)