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Christmas Morning Tea Blend

Mix a Christmas morning tea blend with Ceylon black tea, hibiscus, peppermint, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves, then portion it into 20 bags.

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Sara Noel
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Christmas morning tea blend

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A big-batch black tea blend with hibiscus, peppermint, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves, portioned into 20 bags. Good for gifting or stocking the pantry for the holidays.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 teaspoons
Calories35
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound Ceylon orange pekoe black tea
  • 2 cups hibiscus flowers
  • 2 cups peppermint leaves
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • 2 cups chopped orange peel
  • 1/2 cup whole cloves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all the ingredients into a large bowl and stir until well mixed.
  2. Scoop about 3/4 cup into each bag, or keep the blend in airtight containers.

Notes

Contains caffeine. Safety: hibiscus is often advised against during pregnancy.

Nutrition

Serving: 29g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 teaspoons. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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