Green Tea and Orange Hot Toddy

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

10 minutes; 5 minutes active

Servings:

Warm up on a wintry day with tea infused with orange zest, cinnamon and a splash of whiskey, if you like.

Warm up on a wintry day with a mug full of comfort. Infuse your tea with orange zest and cinnamon, then sweeten it with orange juice and a little honey. You can use decaf green tea if you want to enjoy before bedtime.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 large orange
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 green tea teabags
1 tablespoon honey
Cinnamon sticks and orange slices for garnish

Preparation

Pour the water into a small pot. Use a knife to pare a strip of orange zest about 2 inches long from the orange. Put the zest strip in the water and put over medium heat. Add the cinnamon.
When the water comes to a full boil, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Drop in the teabags and infuse for 3 minutes.
Juice the orange — you should have about ½ cup.
Remove the teabags and stir in the honey and orange juice. If desired, heat again on low to desired temperature.
Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for stirring.

Serving Suggestion Traditionally a hot toddy features whiskey. Add an ounce of your favorite whiskey for extra warmth, if you like!