Orange-Spiced Tea

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INGREDIENTS

1 orange
5 whole cloves
Peel of 1/2 lemon
2 cinnamon sticks
4 tea bags of black tea
4 teaspoons sugar

Slice an orange in half, and stud 1 half with the cloves, reserving the other half for another use.

Place the studded orange half in a square of cheesecloth along with the lemon peel and cinnamon sticks, and tie with kitchen string.

Place the tea bags and spice sachet into a teapot. In a separate pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil, pour into teapot, and allow to steep for 3 minutes, or until it reaches the desired strength. Remove tea bag and sachet, and pour the tea into mugs or cups, with 1 teaspoon of sugar stirred into each.

Makes 4 servings