Winter Fruity Herbal Tea: Red Jolly Rancher

During the cold winter months, like most people I enjoy a warm, comforting hot cup of tea, hot chocolate or some type of frappe to bring comfort and peace. What's also more comforting are the benefits that come along with herbal tea blends. Rather its sitting at home binge watching reality tv shows or going to a group gathering I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do and share it.

I didn’t get too adventurous with the ingredients this time, but I’d love to hear your creative twist on this herbal tea and fruit blend for the chilly winter months. You can enhance this fruit and tea blend by adding sage, peppermint leaves, or ginger to introduce a hint of spice or a refreshing cooling effect.

Fruit & Herb Blend: Cranberries, Orange slices, Cinnamon, Annise Star, Rosemary and Cloves.

"Red Jolly Rancher" Fruit & Herb Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 8-1/2 to 9 cups of water

• (1) large anise star (or more if you so desire)

• (2) cinnamon Sticks

• 1/2 tbsp dried clove root

• (2) fresh rosemary sprigs

• 1-3/4 cups of fresh cranberries

• (2) large oranges sliced

• 3/4 cup of organic cane sugar (optional)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Bring your water to a large pot.

2. Add your mix of dried and fresh herbs and fruit to the pot.

3. Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low-medium heat and allow to simmer for 50-60 minutes. (once all the cranberries have popped)

4. Turn off your pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

5. In a heat safe pitcher line the mouth of your pitcher with a cheese or muslin cloth to strain the excess fruit and herbal mixture.

6. Once strained, to sweeten, Add 3/4 cup of organic cane sugar or a sweetener of your choice to your pitcher. (optional)

7. Add any additional sugar if you so desire.

8. Enjoy before bedtime for a calming effect.

   
   

Red Jolly Rancher Fruity Herbal Tea Blend