Recipe Exchange

"This is an old family favorite, handed down from my great-grandmother. The holidays officially begin with Christmas carols and my favorite hot spiced tea! Definitely a seasonal comfort beverage for me! I prefer to use fresh juices with pulp. The flavors are different. Canned pineapple in light syrup is best. Set the pineapple chunks aside for the rest of your holiday baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator and reheat as needed. Ingredients 6 cups   water 1 teaspoon   whole cloves 1 (1 inch) piece   cinnamon stick 6   tea bags (such as Lipton®) 3/4 cup   orange juice 1/2 cup   white sugar 1/4 cup   pineapple juice 2 tablespoons   lemon juice Directions Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and...

"An easy and delicious iced tea enhanced with the refreshing flavors of lemon and mint." Ingredients 1 quart   water 3/4 cup   white sugar 6   regular-size tea bags 1   peppermint tea bag 1/4 cup   frozen lemonade concentrate Directions Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat; remove from heat, then stir in sugar until dissolved. Add the tea and peppermint tea bags, and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Remove tea bag and stir in the lemonade. Serve tea over ice.

"We have all had those days when we have a cold and can't kick its butt. Where our throat is achy and it hurts to swallow. This is a recipe I have developed in the last couple of days. I think I now have the perfect balance of home-remedy qualities and flavor. The honey coats your throat and helps to sooth it. The citrus actually reduces the swelling and adds a great deal of flavor. For all of you who are suffering with a sore throat, get well soon. I hope you like it." Ingredients water 2   (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices 1 tablespoon   loose-leaf jasmine green tea 1 teaspoon   honey, or to taste Directions Heat water to near boiling in a kettle. Put lemon slices, tea leaves, and honey into a mug. Pour water into the mug. Steep tea until the flavor is to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes.

"Tea, mint, sugar, orange and lemon juices make this a quick and easy, refreshingly delicious drink on a hot summer's day, given to me by a true Southern lady. Goes great with Cajun or spicy foods too. Every time I serve this someone asks me for the recipe!" Ingredients 3 cups   boiling water 12 sprigs   fresh mint 4   tea bags 1 cup   white sugar 1 cup   orange juice 1/4 cup   lemon juice 5 cups   cold water 3   orange slices for garnish (optional) 3   lemon slices for garnish (optional) Directions Place the tea bags and mint sprigs into a large pitcher. Pour boiling water over them, and allow to steep for about 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves, squeezing out excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pour in the cold water. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with orange or lemon slices.

"A different twist to a standard punch. Brewed tea is mixed with orange juice, pineapple juice, lemonade and ginger ale." Ingredients 1 cup   white sugar 1 cup   strong brewed black tea 4 cups   orange juice 4 cups   pineapple juice 4 cups   prepared lemonade 1 (2 liter) bottle   ginger ale, chilled Directions In a pitcher, combine sugar and tea. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange juice, pineapple juice and lemonade. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours. Just before serving, pour chilled juice mixture into a punch bowl and stir in ginger ale.