Description
A delicious and warming cranberry tea that’s perfect for cold days, combining fruity sweetness with a hint of acidity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries or ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
- Cinnamon stick or ginger (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 slice of lemon (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add the cranberries and reduce heat. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until the cranberries are soft and have released their color.
- Stir in honey or sugar to taste.
- If desired, add a cinnamon stick or a piece of ginger and let it steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the tea through a fine sieve to remove the cranberries and serve hot. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, lightly crush the cranberries before adding them to the water. You can also experiment with different sweeteners for the perfect taste balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Tea, Warm Beverage, Antioxidants, Winter Drink