Name: Hot Tea Punch
Yield: Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 8 whole cloves; 5 tea bags; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Here's a warming drink for a chilly day.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

6 cups water

3/4 cup sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

8 whole cloves

5 tea bags

1 1/2 cups orange juice

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add orange and lemon juices to punch. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Using slotted spoon, remove whole spices. Serve hot.