Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Recipe View 2 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the cranberries and cold water. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, cooking until the cranberries burst, releasing their vibrant juices. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 hrs Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. (Several hours)

Recipe View 0 mins Strain the cranberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.

Recipe View 3 mins Return the strained liquid to the pot. Stir in the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and allspice berries. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the tea fully. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 8 hrs The tea is ready to serve immediately. For a richer, more complex flavor, allow the tea to steep overnight in the refrigerator, then strain again before serving. (8 hours)