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Spiced orange tea served in a glass
Aromatic and warming spiced orange tea with orange slices and spices

Cinnamon Orange Spiced Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
This recipe follows tea making's golden rules: black tea leaves are delicate, disliking boiling water and long cooking, unlike hard spices (cinnamon, clove) which need time to open up. So we work in two steps: first make a rich spiced stock, then gently steep tea leaves in it.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 75 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan for spice decoction
  • Teapot or heatproof vessel
  • Strainer
  • Sharp Knife

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash orange thoroughly in warm water. Cut 2-3 thin strips of peel (yellow part only), slice flesh into rounds.

Tip: White part of peel (albedo) contains bitter compounds, so try to cut only the colored, fragrant outer layer.
2 ✓

Put water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel strips in saucepan. Boil, then simmer gently 5-8 minutes.

Tip: This 'decoction' helps extract flavors from hard spices which simple steeping wouldn't achieve.
3 ✓

Remove pan from heat and wait for water to calm (cool to approx 195-200°F).

Tip: Boiling water burns tea leaves, making drink astringent.
4 ✓

Sprinkle black tea into spiced water and let stand exactly 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Use a timer! After 3 minutes stimulating compounds (caffeine) release, after 5 minutes calming but bitter tannins dominate.
5 ✓

Strain drink over orange slices into glasses.

Tip: Hot tea heat is just enough to release essential oils from fresh orange slices without cooking them.
6 ✓

Stir in honey to taste and serve immediately.

Tip: Honey acidity may slightly lighten tea color, a natural chemical reaction.

Recipe FAQ

Why is tea bitter?
Likely steeped black tea too long or in water that was too hot. Tea tannins release quickly with heat.
Can I use tea bags?
Yes, 2 bags equal 2 teaspoons loose leaf.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Large Orange (Organic, untreated peel)
  • 2 tsp High Quality Black Tea (Loose Leaf)
  • 1 pc Whole Cinnamon Stick
  • 5 pcs Whole Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 cups Water