HOT SPICED POMEGRANATE TEA

4 tea bags

2 cinnamon sticks

10 whole cloves

4 cups pomegranate juice

4 cups apple cider

Optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, thin orange slices

In a large pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cover and allow to steep 20 minutes. Strain, return tea to the pot and discard the solids. Stir in the pomegranate juice and the apple cider. Cook mixture over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm. Garnish with the cinnamon sticks and/or orange slices, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

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