Fruit Spice Tea combines orange, pineapple, and pomegranate juice with spices for the perfect winter tea!
Last night was a low of 4 degrees. Now, I know you folks to the north of me that have been living in un-Godly temperatures for weeks now are scoffing at a measly 4 degrees, but let me tell you. I am from the South; we are built to withstand humidity, not cold.
The schools actually closed here because it was too cold. Not because of snow, ice, or anything else. Just because it is too freaking cold to go outside. So, obviously, I am doing whatever I can to keep our little home and all the bodies in it warm. That includes making boatloads of Spice Tea.
Now my absolute favorite spice tea ever is this Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea. It is amazing, and it would be hard for anything to beat it, but this Fruit Spice Tea comes awfully close. It is a combination of pineapple, orange, and pomegranate juice simmered with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and of course, tea bags.
In my mind this was going to be a really beautiful color and I was going to float some pomegranate seeds and mandarin oranges to make it really festive. But the thing is when you combine orange, yellow and purple juices together with cinnamon cloves you get brown juice. So while the flavor is fantastic, the color is not really what I had in mind.
Then when I went to add the oranges and pomegranate they sunk right to the bottom. Oops. Doesn’t science know it needs to to cooperate when food bloggers are trying to garnish their dishes?! Sheesh!
Nevertheless! This warm, soul soothing tea that is just what you need on a cold day.
Ingredients for Fruit Spice Tea
As always, this is a quick overview of what you’ll need. For exact measurements and instructions, keep scrolling to the recipe card down below!
- Pineapple juice (canned, not from concentrate)
- Orange juice
- Pomegranate juice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cloves
- Tea bags (black tea, family size)
How do I make hot fruit tea?
This recipe is so simple, and it fills the whole house with a beautiful fruity, fall-inspired smell!
All you have to do is toss ALL the ingredients in a pot on medium heat, let it simmer for 30 minutes, take out the spices and tea bags, and boom–You’re done. You have delicious, fruity tea to warm up during cold weather.
Tip: If you just pour 2 teaspoons of cloves in, it can be difficult to scoop them all out later. Instead, cut a small piece of cheesecloth and tie up the cloves into a little sachet. Then after it has simmered at least 30 minutes, you can just scoop out the little baggy!
Can I make this drink ahead of time?
Yes! This drink reheats beautifully, and the flavors just get better. Simply strain the spices out, let it cool, and then store covered in the fridge up to 5 days. When you store it, make sure there are no fruits or whole spices in it. These can infuse a little TOO much flavor if left in the drink too long.
You could reheat individual cups in a microwave, or you could pour the entire thing into a slow cooker to warm it up. This is perfect for potluck gatherings or parties–It stays warm AND provides a fantastic, festive scent!
What should I serve with Fruit Spice Tea?
This tea has great winter spices brightened with fruit juice, so it goes super well with most holiday-themed party spreads!
If you’re serving with a brunch, you could prepare Easy Italian Sausage Balls and Cinnamon Rolls! Or maybe serve with a large stack of these Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup or these Sweet Potato Bacon Pancakes.
For dinner, you can’t go wrong with the classics! The warm spices would be perfect with a Smoked Turkey, Sausage Stuffing, Rosemary Garlic Rolls, Green Bean Almondine, and Cranberry Sauce!
Cherry Almond Brie Bites would be an excellent appetizer. Butter Pecan Cheesecake or White Chocolate Cranberry Bread would be tasty desserts, too!
More Warm Drinks for Winter:
- Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate (or this peppermint version)
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Keto Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream
Fruit Spice Tea
Fruit Spice Tea combines orange, pineapple, and pomegranate juice with spices for the perfect winter tea!
Ingredients
- 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons cloves
- 2 family size tea bags
Instructions
- Pour juices in a large pot and heat to medium heat. Add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Bring mixture to a light simmer for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and remove the tea bags and spices.
- Serve warm and garnish with fruit slices if desired
Notes
*I cut a small square of cheesecloth and place the spices in it and tie it closed. This makes removing the spices easier.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 cups Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 122Total Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 29.6gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 24.5gProtein: 0.9g
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Darn oranges! Don’t they know?! I’m the opposite of you, Annie, I can withstand the cold (to a certain degree), but I just melt in the heat. I am completely useless (and I somehow managed to live in Australia for almost 2 years, a miracle!) This tea looks just what the dr. ordered here today, it is going down to -24 celsius, no idea what that is in farenheight but it’s COLD. I need something to warm me up from the inside and this looks so tasty!
Maebells says
I am not sure what -24 celsius is either but it sounds just terrible!! I am glad you can handle cold weather better than I can! I need some of your yummy soup down here to keep us warm! 🙂
Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says
4 degrees!? Annie! You’re going to turn into a popsicle! It’s 45 degrees here in California, and I’m currently sitting here sipping hot Earl Gray tea trying to stay warm. But I wish I had this spiced fruit tea instead. So warm and comforting for cold days.
Maebells says
I KNOW! haha! I don’t mind cool, but it is bitter cold! And hot Earl Gray tea sounds awfully good right now!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
I can’t even imagine 4 degrees! I hope things warm up for you soon! The flavors in this tea sound wonderful, and even though all of your ingredients didn’t cooperate your photos look beautiful!
Maebells says
Thanks Kristine!! I do hate when things don’t turn out the way you expect, but this did taste wonderful!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I live WAY up North as in almost to Canada and it SUCKS right now! Yesterday we were in a blizzard warning. Sigh. This looks like the perfect way to warm up from the inside out!
Maebells says
A blizzard warning?! Oh my! I just couldn’t do it!!
Danielle says
Wow! I agree with being able to stand humidity, but when it comes to cold weather I absolutely hate it! This spice tea looks like the perfect way to warm up and it’s so pretty!
Maebells says
Thanks Danielle! I love how nice fruit tea looks with all the garnishes! It makes me want to have a tea party! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh my gosh, it’s so cold by me, too! It’s been in the negatives the past few days and the schools in my area have been off because of “cold” days. I always ask myself why i don’t live in a warmer place! This tea sounds so perfect to warm me up. Love that you added pineapple and pomegranate juices in here, sounds refreshing!
Maebells says
Gayle I would shrivel up and die if it were in the negatives! Luckily it is a teeny bit warmer today! My dogs didn’t even want to go out yesterday, and one is a Husky!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
You’re so right it is way too darn cold! The past few days we’ve barely gotten above zero! I haven’t left the house in pretty much 4 days straight. LOL. But this tea?! I want/need in my hands right now! I can barely stand how warm and cozy it looks! SCORE. I have all the ingredients too, so there’s no need for me to go out into the polar vortex! LOL.
Maebells says
Oh Sarah that is really lucky you have all the ingredients! Nobody should be venturing out in this crazy polar vortex! 🙂
Cindy says
A nice hot drink is so perfect on these crazy cold days. We get a tiny break then right back to snow and cold. Pinning!
Maebells says
I agree Cindy! There is something so comforting about a nice hot cup of tea!
grandbabycakes says
Girl the weather has been 0 degrees with a windchill of -20 in Chicago. I am thinking of islands everyday to get through it. But this fruit spice tea will be my new daydream.
Maebells says
Bless your heart! I could never do it!! I have a friend in Chicago and I know she has been miserable!
Traci+|+Vanilla+And+Bean says
Food doesn’t always seem to cooperate! It still turned out beautiful and warming, Annie, and delicious! I hope things have warmed where your at… its been a balmy few days for us, around 49F… But I still love warming teas like this! The combinations of flavors sound fantastic! Thank you for sharing, Annie! Hope you’re staying warm (and the dogs too – do they have little booties for outside time?).
Maebells says
Thank you for your sweet words Traci! 🙂 I would trade for your weather in a heartbeat!! Thankfully it has warmed up a tiny bit here, but it is definitely still cold enough for a nice warm cup of tea!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
This sounds so yummy! I love fruity teas, especially when the weather outside is frightful! 🙂
Maebells says
Absolutely! Me too! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my goodness, it’s bone-chilling cold here too and this spice tea is just what I need to warm up! It looks so pretty and cozy!
Maebells says
Thank you so much Kelly! I hope it gets warmer for you soon!
Ashley+|+The+Recipe+Rebel says
I’m not a big tea person, but I love all the other flavors you’ve got going on in here! Perfect for these miserable days!
Maebells says
Thanks Ashley! 🙂
Thalia+@+butter+and+brioche says
I can’t even fathom what 4 degrees would be like… it’s summer here in Australia but it’s a cool and rainy 28 degrees today! This comforting tea would be perfect for the weather right now. Thanks for the recipe Annie!
Maebells says
Wow! 28 degrees in the summer?! That is amazing! I need to send some of this tea your way for sure!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Oh my gosh it was so cold! It was crazy looking at my thermometer. No matter what color, this tea sounds awesome and perfect for sipping on cold and rainy days!