Winter Tea (orange, apple, cinnamon) Calories

Winter Tea tastes fruity and gently spiced, with citrus brightness from the orange, mild sweetness from the apple, and warmth from the cinnamon. The flavor becomes stronger if you simmer the fruit rather than simply steep it.

The core ingredients in Winter Tea are orange, apple, and cinnamon. Some versions add ginger, cloves, or lemon, but these are optional additions rather than essential ingredients in this fruit-and-spice infusion.

Winter Tea made only with orange, apple, and cinnamon is naturally caffeine-free. If you add black or green tea, it will contain caffeine, so check the ingredients of any premixed version.

Winter Tea cannot cure a cold, but a warm cup may soothe a scratchy throat temporarily. Orange, apple, and cinnamon give it flavor; it should not replace medical care or other recommended treatment.

Yes, dried orange and apple work in Winter Tea and can give the infusion a concentrated fruit flavor. Use a little at first, since dried fruit can taste more intense than fresh slices.

Yes, Winter Tea can be served cold. Brew it with orange, apple, and cinnamon, strain out the fruit, then chill it; serving it over ice makes the spice flavor feel lighter and more refreshing.

Yes, honey can sweeten Winter Tea, though the orange and apple may provide enough fruit sweetness on their own. Stir it in once the drink has cooled slightly so the honey's flavor remains noticeable.

Strain leftover Winter Tea into a covered container and refrigerate it, rather than leaving fruit in the drink at room temperature. Use it soon, and reheat it or serve it chilled.

You can leave the orange peel on for a more aromatic Winter Tea, but wash the fruit thoroughly first. The white pith can add bitterness, so remove it if you prefer a milder, cleaner citrus taste.