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Blood Orchard Mulled Tea

Blood Orchard Mulled Tea is a warm, spiced autumn brew steeped with fruit, herbs, and black tea. It’s rich with the scent of cinnamon, orange, and ginger — a cozy potion for stormy nights and slow mornings alike. Whether you sip it by candlelight or share it with friends by the fire, every cup feels like a spell of comfort and calm.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, black tea, blood orange, fall recipes, ginger, mulled tea, orchard, pumpkin spiced
Servings: 5 servings

Equipment

  • large pot or saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • fine mesh strainer
  • sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • mug

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1 blood orange sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4-5 whole cloves
  • 1 small piece of fresh ginger sliced
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup to taste
  • small sprig of rosemary optional
  • splash of brandy or dark rum optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring the water, sliced apple, orange, and spices to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble softly for about 15-20 minutes to extract the fruit and spice flavors.
  • Remove the pot from heat, then add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove them.
  • Stir in honey or maple syrup while still warm. Add herbs and let steep for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Pour through a fine mesh strainer into mugs. Garnish with a slice of orange or a floating cinnamon stick.