Soothing Orange Spiced Tea

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 6

From Southern Living.

Ingredients:

2 cinnamon sticks, ' (finger length)

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

6 cups water

6 regular-size tazo wild sweet orange tea bags

1 orange rind, 10 inches long

1/2 cup sugar (optional) or 1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute (optional)

1/3 cup orange liqueur (such as cointreau, grand marnier, triple sec)

orange slice (optional garnish)

mint sprig (optional garnish)

Directions:

1. Heat water to a boil with cinnamon and cloves. Add tea bags and orange rind strip; steep for 5-7 minutes. Strain and discard solids.
2. Sweeten, and garnish with an orange slice and/or mint sprig, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com