PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SPICED TEA

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The sweet aroma of this tea wafting from a slow cooker warms the dreariest day. My daughter served it for a holiday open house, and coffee drinkers were instantly converted. I bring it to the office to spice up our break room beverage selections. -Carole J. Drennan, Abilene, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 quarts boiling water
16 tea bags
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 piece fresh gingerroot (1/2 inch), peeled and thinly sliced
4 whole cloves
1 cup sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
Optional: Pomegranate seeds and lemon wedges

Steps:

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine boiling water and tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, place cinnamon sticks, ginger and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Discard tea bags. Stir in remaining ingredients; add spice bag. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Discard spice bag. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with pomegranate seeds and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.