Hard Cider Iced Tea Appleweek Food

HARD CIDER ICED TEA #APPLEWEEK

Steps:

• First, prepare the tea. Heat up the water in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove. Add in the tea bags, and steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags, and add some ice cubes to bring the temperature down. Alternatively, you can make the tea ahead of time so it has time to cool off!
• When read to serve, pour the cooled tea into a large pitcher, followed by the Torani apple syrup and 4 bottles of hard cider. Mix to make sure the syrup is well-incorporated.
• Add in the apple slices for decor, and serve!

HOT SPICED CIDER TEA

Steps:

• Lightly crush the cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the ginger, citrus peels. Put the crushed spices in a medium saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until aromatic, and the cinnamon stick opens a bit, about 10 minutes. Add the tea bags, immediately remove from the heat, and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags, and add the cider and juice of 1 orange. Return the pan to a medium heat and warm, taking care not to let the tea boil. Serve hot.