A slightly fruit cranberry iced tea is perfect to throw in a slow cooker and let simmer all day with aromatic spices. Enjoy with a fresh lemon slice.
My slow cooker is a miracle appliance that I couldn’t live without. Whenever I’m thinking of a dish to make on the weekend, my mind automatically goes to my slow cooker. I love using it on lazy days when I can pop something in there and forget about it for the rest of the day. And besides being so easy to use, it also makes my house smell amazing! 
I love warm drinks in the morning and since I’ve never attempted a drink in my beloved slow cooker before, it was time that I created one. After mulling over different ideas, I finally decided on this Spiced Cranberry Tea. Made with black tea, cranberry juice, lemon, cinnamon, and cloves, the flavor and aroma of this tea is perfect for warming you up when you’re feeling chilled.
Even if you’re not a huge fan of tea, I guarantee you’ll love this drink! The cranberry juice and spices blends together to create a fruity taste, with just the right amount of flavor. And since the tea simmers for several hours, you can prepare it and then let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. That’s the best part about this appliance, right?
I garnished my tea with a cinnamon stick and a fresh lemon slice and breathed in the aroma. The cranberry and tea create subtle flavor that is bursting with cinnamon and spices.
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Spiced Cranberry Tea
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
A slightly fruit cranberry iced tea is perfect to throw in a slow cooker and let simmer all day with aromatic spices. Enjoy with a fresh lemon slice.
Ingredients
- 2 tea bags (I used black tea)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 cups cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 lemon (cut into slices)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place tea bags into slow cooker and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Add in cranberry juice, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, and gloves. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
- Remove lemon slices and cinnamon sticks before serving.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
- Category: Drink, Hot, Tea
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of tea should I use for the Spiced Cranberry Tea?
You should use black tea for this recipe, as it complements the flavors of the cranberry juice and spices well.
How long should I let the Spiced Cranberry Tea simmer in the slow cooker?
You can let it simmer for several hours; the longer it cooks, the more the flavors will meld together.
Can I adjust the amount of cinnamon and cloves in the Spiced Cranberry Tea?
Yes, you can adjust the spices to your taste, but keep in mind that too much can overpower the cranberry and tea flavors.
Hmmm, I can imagine the smell. I will try this whenever I’m feeling under the weather again! (which is a lot these days… Oh, winter) Maybe chai tea or latte would also be nice to try?