Amish Tea
This warm, spiced beverage is a comforting blend of black tea, fruit juices, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and clove. It's a traditional, easy-to-make drink perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 159 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1 cupwater
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 3 pcscinnamon stick
- 1 tspwhole clove
- 2 cuppineapple juice, not from concentrate
- 2 cuporange juice, pulp-free
- 4 cupblack tea, brewed, unsweetened
Equipment
measuring cups · fine-mesh sieve · large pot · measuring spoons · stirring spoon
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large pot, combine the water, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a pot larger than you think you need will prevent splashes when you add the rest of the liquids.
- 2
Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
About 5 min
- 3
Pour the pineapple juice, orange juice, and brewed black tea into the pot and stir to combine.
About 1 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and allow the tea to gently simmer for 45 minutes to let the flavors meld.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the mixture come to a rolling boil, as this can make the fruit juices taste bitter.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices.
About 2 min
- 6
Serve the tea immediately while it is warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 158.5kcal
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Carbs
- 40.5g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Fibre
- 0.9g
- Sugar
- 37.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pot on the stovetop or in a mug in the microwave until warm.
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