Apple Cinnamon Party Tea

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cinnamonsticksbowWhat You Need:

6 C of water
5 cinnamon apple spice tea bags
1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 C of honey

How to Make It:

Pour the water into a saucepan and add the tea bags.
Place the pan over medium high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Take the pan from the heat and allow the tea to stand for 5 minutes.
Remove and discard the tea bags.
Add the orange juice and stir until blended in well.
Whisk in the honey until it has completely melted.

Makes 10 servings

To make this tea a little more festive, add cinnamon sticks or oranges slices to each cup before serving. It’s a wonderful way to keep the kids warm and toasty while they celebrate the coming of a new year.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Steeping Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information per cup: (approximate values)
Calories 80; fat 0 g; sodium 0 mg; carbohydrates 21 g; sugar 20 g; protein 0 g

Fruit Flavored Tea Ice Cream

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different-ice-creamsWhat You Need:

1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 C of sugar
3 fruit flavored tea bags
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/2 t vanilla

How to Make It:

Place the milk into a saucepan and place the pan on medium heat.
Whisk the sugar into the milk.
Continue whisk and cook the mixture 3 minutes being sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
Heat the mixture 1 minute longer.
Remove the pan and place the tea bags into the pan.
Steep the tea for 5 minutes then remove the tea bags and discard.
Cover the pan tightly and chill for 2 hours.
Pour the whipping cream into the mixture.
Fold in the vanilla and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Transfer to the ice cream maker and freeze according the manufacturer’s directions.
Ripen in the freezer for 4 hours if desired.

Makes 1 quart

Taste the mixture after steeping the tea to insure it is strong enough. If you like your tea taste a little strong add another tea bag and steep for 3 additional minutes. If you prefer loose tea add 3 T to the hot milk and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and continue following the recipe directions above.