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Mulled Sweet Tea Apple Cider

It's so convenient to make Mulled Sweet Tea Apple Cider by the cupful with Southern Breeze sweet tea single serve bags. I used the Half and Half flavor (half tea, half lemonade) but you can also make it with the original flavor. If you are expecting company or just want your house to smell like Autumn, I also tell you how to make it in a larger batch in the slow cooker. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time11 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 27kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Southern Breeze Half and Half Sweet Tea bag
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or unfiltered 100% apple juice
  • slices of orange, lemon, and apple

Instructions

  • Place the Southern Breeze cold brew tea bag in a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup. Make sure it holds 1 1/4 cups of liquid. Pour in the cold water and drop in the whole clove and cinnamon stick. Let this steep for 5 minutes. (You can go a little longer if you want a stronger tea flavor).
  •  Add the apple cider and microwave it uncovered at HIGH (I used 1100 watts) for 1 minute. Let it stand 5 minutes. 
  • Carefully add the slices of orange, lemon and apple and enjoy!

Notes

Tip: Mulled Sweet Tea Apple Cider is also refreshing chilled, then served over ice! As warm as it is here in Alabama in the fall, this is great news!
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Slow Cooker Version: For every 1 cup of water you use, add 1 tea bag, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1 whole clove, and 1 cinnamon stick. Combine all these ingredients in a slow cooker. Let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes then toss them. Float a few slices of orange and lemon on the top. I left out the apple for this version because it turns brown after awhile but feel free to add it if you like. Turn the slow cooker on low or high for 2 hours or until the sweet tea cider is hot or depending on how long you want to enjoy the smell of Autumn wafting through your house. lol

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal