One of the best parts about coming inside from a cold winter day is winding down with a hot mug of holiday cheer! This special apple cider spiced tea is wonderful to sip while watching a pleasant snowfall.

Ingredients:
2 cups apple cider
1 cup water
1 black tea bag
1 cinnamon stick
3-4 whole cloves
1 star anise
Small piece of orange peel
1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup

Extra cinnamon stick, star anise, or orange slice for garnish.

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider and water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange peel. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the black tea bag and steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove the tea bag and stir in the honey or maple syrup. 
Strain the tea into a mug (or mugs). Add additional sweetener if needed.
Garnish optionally with cinnamon stick, star anise, or an orange slice.

Enjoy!