It can also be prepared sugar-free using a sugar-free, orange-flavored drink mix and sugar-free iced tea mix. Combine iced tea mix, orange-flavored drink mix, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Store in an airtight container. To serve, stir 1 1/2 teaspoons mix into 1 cup hot water.
Directions. Combine iced tea mix, orange flavored drink mix, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Store in an airtight container. To serve, stir 1 1/2 teaspoon mix into 1 cup hot water. Treat your winter guests to a hot cup of holiday cheer. Nothing beats back a chilly day better than a steaming mug of spiced apple cider.
Tie a festive holiday ribbon around the neck of the jar (or top of the bag), or secure a pretty bow to the top of the tin. For special touch, attach 3 or 4 cinnamon sticks to the ribbon. Be sure to add a label to the package with instructions to place 3 teaspoons of the spiced tea mix to a coffee mug and add 1 cup hot water.
Combine the tea, flavoring and half of the cold water in a pitcher and leave it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Remove the tea bag and the flavoring. Replace with new, fresh flavoring if you so desire. Add the rest of the cold water and serve with lots of ice cubes. Ahhh... the simple pleasures!