“You’ll enjoy the rich fruity pear and orange flavors in every sip of this warm tea. If you can afford the carbohydrates, stir in a little honey to take away any bitterness from the orange.”

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 (11.3 to 12 ounce) cans pear nectar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 4 inches stick cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 6 tea bags
  • Small orange slices, halved (optional)
  • Stick cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  • 1Using a vegetable peeler, remove three wide strips of peel from the orange; set peel aside. Juice the orange into a large saucepan.
  • 2Add the water, pear nectar and honey (if using) to orange juice in saucepan. For spice bag: Place the 4 inches of stick cinnamon, the cloves and the orange peel strips in the center of a 6-inch square of double-thickness, 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add spice bag to pear nectar mixture.
  • 3Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag; discard. Serve in warm mugs. If desired, float orange slices on top of individual servings and serve with additional stick cinnamon.