Cranberry Spiced Tea Recipe (2024)

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This cranberry spiced tea recipe is a cross between Russian tea and wassail, with a cranberry twist that makes it the perfect beverageto sip with your Thanksgiving meal.

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This cranberry spiced tea recipe is a cross between Russian tea and wassail, with a cranberry twist that makes it the perfect beverageto sip with your Thanksgiving meal.

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Made with fresh cranberries, fruit juice and seasonal spices like cloves and cinnamon, this homemade spiced tea recipe knocks the socks off those powdered holiday tea mixes that my parents drank in the 70s and 80s!

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While it does take a bit of time to cook the cranberriesand steep the spices, the hands-on work for this recipe is minimal. And it smells so delicious when it’s cooking, you’ll probablywant to keep a pot brewing when you have guestsfor the holidays.

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I like serving a sugar-free drink like this for the holidays to address the needs of guests with diabetes and otherdietary restrictions. Since it is sweetened with Sweet’N Low®, a zero-calorie sweetener, they can have as much of this as they like without worrying about added sugar or calories. And with all the yummy food that is part of a Thanksgiving feast, it’s a good idea to have a sugar-free, low-calorie beverage option.

Ingredients to Make Cranberry Spiced Tea

To make this cranberry spiced ice tea, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • fresh cranberries
  • 8 cups water
  • cinnamon sticks
  • whole cloves
  • oranges
  • lemon
  • Sweet’N Low®, equal to 1 cup of sugar
  • tea bags

How to Make Cranberry Spiced Tea

(You will find complete recipe, with exact ingredients at the end of this post.)

Rinse the fresh cranberries well, then combine them with water in a large pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until cranberries have softened.

Remove the cranberries from the heat. To the pan, add orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, sweetener and tea bags.

Allow the tea bags to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the cranberry spiced tea mixture to steep, covered, for an additional 30 minutes to an hour. You may want to turn the burner to warm or low, to keep the spiced tea mixture from cooling down.

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Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving.

How should I serve cranberry spiced tea?

You can serve this cranberry tea hot, as shown, or iced. I like to garnish each mug or glass with a lemon or orange slice with float a few cranberries in the beverage.

Can I use a sugar in this recipe?

Yes, you can make this recipe with sugar rather than a zero-calorie sweetener. Substitute the Sweet N’Low for 1 cup of sugar.

Remember, using sugar will change the calorie count and other nutrition facts of this recipe.

Be sure to visit visit Sweet’N Low® for more seasonal drink recipes designed to help youenjoy the sweetness you love without the extra calories.

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Cranberry Spiced Tea

This cranberry spiced tea recipe is a cross between Russian tea and wassail, with a cranberry twist that makes it the perfect beverage to sip with your Thanksgiving meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries rinsed
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • juice of 2 oranges
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 24 packets Sweet’N Low® equal to 1 cup of sugar
  • 3 family-sized black tea bags or 6 regular tea bags

Instructions

  • Combine cranberries and water in a large pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until cranberries have softened.

  • Remove from heat and add orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, Sweet’N Low® and tea bags.

  • Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags and allow to steep, covered, for an additional 30 minutes to an hour. It may be necessary to turn the burner to warm or low, to keep the spiced tea mixture from cooling down.

  • Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 23.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.2mg

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  1. Theresa @DearCreatives

    Hi Amy, this sounds so yummy. Pinned & shared. I hope to try some soon. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family.

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FAQs

What does cranberry tea do to the body? ›

Besides delivering a favourable taste, cranberry tea counteracts free radical damage, enhances digestive functions, manages diabetes, treats heart disease, impedes urinary tract infections, regulates blood cholesterol and also reduces the incidence of cancerous tumours.

Does cranberry tea have the same benefits as cranberry juice? ›

Cranberry tea may not be as rich in nutrients as fresh cranberries, juice or capsules, but it's still a popular way to enjoy some cranberry benefits, especially during winter, and it makes for a delicious, warm treat.

How many cups of cranberry tea per day? ›

Anyone can drink cranberry tea to attain its benefits. How Often? You can drink 2-3 cups of cranberry tea daily.

Is cranberry tea good for kidneys? ›

Possibly Effective for

Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs). Taking certain cranberry products by mouth seems to help prevent UTIs in adult females, children, and people at risk for developing UTIs due to certain surgeries or radiation treatment.

Is cranberry tea good for high blood pressure? ›

— The vitamins and minerals they contain boost the body's digestive health and antioxidant system and promote good heart health – even possibly improving blood pressure and cholesterol. — They are high in fiber.

Is cranberry tea good for the liver? ›

Many dark berries — including blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries — contain antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help protect the liver from damage.

Does cranberry tea help you sleep? ›

4. Cranberry rea is a detox tea that helps boost metabolism, which helps lose weight. 5. Helps to reduce anxiety and promotes good sleep.

Does cranberry tea help with water retention? ›

Cranberry tea can help in removing excess water stored in the body and acts as a diuretic, which benefits you to scale down a little.

Does cranberry juice help detox your liver? ›

The presence of several potent antioxidants in cranberry juice like Proanthocyanidins have a strong iron chelating capability, which make it easy for the liver to remove toxins from the body.

How many mg of cranberry is safe to take daily? ›

The recommended daily dose ranges widely, typically 120 to 1600 mg as capsules daily or as 300 to 900 mL of cranberry juice. Cranberry is generally well tolerated without adverse events. With high doses, minor side effects may include diarrhea, abdominal discomfort and nausea.

How many dried cranberries is too much? ›

Excessive consumption of dried cranberries may cause an upset stomach, diarrhoea, and nausea. It may also increase the risk of kidney stones in predisposed individuals. We recommend a quarter-cup of dried whole cranberries and 2 tablespoons of cranberry powder daily.

Are dried cranberries OK for kidneys? ›

4. Cranberries. Cranberries are low in potassium and high in vitamin C, making them another great choice for people with kidney disease. Cranberry juice has also been shown to help prevent urinary tract infections, which are typical for people with kidney disease.

Does cranberry tea make you taste better? ›

Some sources assert that drinking cranberry juice may improve sexual experiences by enhancing the flavor of vagin*l secretions. While one study list diets as one of several factors that influence the vagin*'s microbiome, no scientific evidence supports the claim that cranberry juice can improve vagin*l taste ( 1 ).

Does cranberry cleanse your stomach? ›

Cranberry juice inhibits the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in your body that can contribute to digestive and gastrointestinal issues such as stomach ulcers and urinary tract infections. These bacteria often also release toxins that accumulate in your bloodstream and tissues around the body.

What organ is cranberry good for? ›

Promoting heart health. Protecting the urinary tract. Decreasing inflammation association with chronic disease and aging. Supporting digestive health.

What happens if you drink cranberry everyday? ›

Although cranberry juice is safe to consume in moderation, drinking too much can cause side effects such as upset stomach, diarrhea, and blood sugar spikes. In the past, it was believed that cranberry juice can slow the growth of bacteria and therefore is useful in treating urinary tract infections.

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