Christmas Tea (Peruvian Style)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Warm up this holiday season with a cup of Christmas Tea (Peruvian Style)
in Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 quarts water
1 large Granny Smith apple , cubed
10 Wuyi tea bags
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 coffee filter
1 kitchen string
1 cup anisette liqueur

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
94
Sugar
17g
Fat
0g
Christmas Tea (Peruvian Style) is a warm and comforting drink that is perfect for the holiday season. Originating from Peru, this tea is a unique blend of Wuyi tea, apple, cinnamon, peppercorns, allspice, cloves, and anisette liqueur. While the anise flavor can be strong for some people, it can easily be left out of the recipe for a milder taste. The recipe is simple to follow and makes a large batch, perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring water and apple to a boil.
2.Once boiling, reduce heat and add tea bags, cinnamon, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and let stand for another 10 minutes.
4.Strain the tea through a coffee filter into a large bowl.
5.Using kitchen string, bundle peppercorns and spices into a sachet and steep in anisette liqueur for 5 minutes.
6.Remove the sachet and stir the anisette liqueur into the tea.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This tea is warm, flavorful, and perfect for the holidays.
It can be enjoyed with or without the anisette liqueur.

The combination of tea, apple, and spices makes for a unique taste that is sure to please.

CONS

This tea contains anise, which can be overpowering for some people.
The anisette liqueur is optional and can be left out if desired.

This tea should be consumed in moderation due to the caffeine content in tea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Drinking tea has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including boosting the immune system, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, and potentially even preventing certain types of cancer.
The combination of spices used in this tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may be beneficial for overall health.

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