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:

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags and return the saucepan to low heat.
4. Add sugar, orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the saucepan.
5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. If using rum, stir it in at this point.
7. Strain the tea and discard the solids.
8. Pour the tea into mugs and garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices if desired.
9. Enjoy your cozy German Glühwein-Style Tea!

Prost! (Cheers in German)