Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea

 This Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea is full of mulled spices like cinnamon and cloves along with fresh fruit. This winter tea is essential for festive gatherings and holiday entertaining!

 

Some foods are meant to nourish your soul, not necessarily your body–This cranberry pineapple spice tea is all about the soul! The amazing smell that fills your house when this mulled tea is on the stove will immediately transport you to the best holiday season you ever had. Warm cinnamon and cloves, citrusy orange, tropical pineapple, and tart cranberries all combine for the ultimate comfort food beverage.

This versatile Christmas drink is fantastic for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. Keep the cinnamon pineapple tea warm on the stove or in a slow cooker for easy refills all day or night long! Sipping on a warm mug of this winter spice tea will be your new favorite tradition while admiring all the festive lights.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need for this winter spiced tea. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Cranberry Juice and Pineapple Juice – I used canned pineapple juice and bottled cranberry juice. I do not recommend the “juice cocktail” beverages as they have tons of added sugars and artificial flavors that may not work great in this tea. If at all possible, opt for 100% juice. If you’re running low on one or the other, you could always replace some with fresh orange juice instead.
• Tea bags – I used two family-sized Lipton tea bags. If you only have individual-sized, small tea bags, you will need eight to get the right strength flavor.
• Cinnamon Sticks and Cloves – You want these whole, and they will be removed before serving for a smooth sipping experience. If you have a little cheesecloth and string, I recommend placing these in the cloth and creating a little satchel to easily remove them. Star anise or whole allspice berries could also be added if you like.
• Orange Slices and Fresh Cranberries – These add amazing extra flavor and gorgeous presentation!

How do you make winter spice tea?

Start by combining your pineapple juice and cranberry juice in a large pot. Warm over medium heat.  Next, add the teabags, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, orange slices and cranberries to your pot. Bring your tea to a quick boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes.

Reduce your heat to low and remove the teabags, fruit and spices. I put my spices into a bit of cheesecloth and close them in it so I can remove them easily. And voila, you’re done!

This winter hot drink will have you singing carols before you’ve finished a cup. When you combine the ingredients and allow them to simmer, this creates the most delicious mulled fruit flavor that compliments those holiday spices so well.

Serve

This hot cranberry tea is perfect with your holiday meal of Turkey Breast, Mom’s Mashed Potatoes, and a Green Bean Casserole. The amazing aroma will immediately give your home a festive vibe for baking Sugar Cookies while snacking on everything from Blackberry Brie Bites to Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. It’s even a nice way to start your Christmas morning with a plate of Orange Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup!

Can you make Mulled Tea ahead of time?

Yes! This tea is very easy to make ahead of time. Feel free to make your house smell like the Holidays any time you want and keep a pitcher of this in the refrigerator! I recommend serving this Pineapple Tea warm, so whenever you are ready to dish out some yummy goodness, I would just warm it on the stove top or in a crockpot first.

Can you make Pineapple Tea in the Slow Cooker?

Yes! This tea is very simple to make in the slow cooker. Simply combine all your ingredients in the crock pot (I would still recommend putting the teabags, fruit and spices into a cheesecloth) and set the heat to low. Allow your tea to cook for two to two and a half hours and you’re good to go!

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