4 Autumn Teas to Delight Your Taste Buds

I love to share some of my favorite recipes. The following tea recipes bring together some of the flavors of Autumn in a simple cup of warmth and joy. I hope they delight your taste buds as they do mine.

Autumn Harvest Tea

The spicy and fruity flavors of Mandarin, Cinnamon, and Cloves combined to make a special fall beverage that’s sure to please.

Ingredients

• 2 Tangerines or Mandarins, or Halos
• 2 Cloves, whole
• 1/2 Cinnamon stick, broken
• 1 Black Tea bag
• Raw Honey, Maple Syrup, or Homemade Stevia Syrup, if desired
• 6 ounces of Water, purified

Directions

1. Grate the tangerine, mandarin, or Halo’s outer rind  (do not grate the white pith as it is bitter).
2. Juice the remaining citrus.
3. Place water in a saucepan and add the cloves, cinnamon, and mandarin rind
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Remove from the heat and add the tea bag and mandarin juice.
6. Cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Strain into a pre-warmed cup or mug.
8. Add sweetener, if desired.

Orange Ginger Tea

This tea combines the sweetness of oranges, the taste of Earl Grey tea, and the spicy heat of ginger to warm you up on chilly autumn days. I prefer Earl Grey varieties that say”Double Bergamot.” If you are unfamiliar with bergamot, it is an Italian citrus plant that grows pear-shaped fruit. The essential oil of Bergamot is prized for its fragrance and flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 Earl Grey tea bag. 
• 2 Tangerines or Mandarins, or Halos
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of fresh Ginger, peeled and grated
• Raw Honey, Maple Syrup, or Homemade Stevia Syrup if desired
• 6 ounces of Water, purified

Directions

1. Grate the mandarin’s outer rind (do not grate the white pith as it is bitter).
2. Juice the remaining citrus.
3. Place water in a saucepan and add grated mandarin rind and grated ginger.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Remove from the heat and add the tea bag
6. Cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Add the citrus juice and stir.
8. Strain into a pre-warmed cup or mug.
9. Add sweetener, if desired.

Spiced Apple Cider Tea

This tea brings in the seasonal flavor of apples that blend so well with cinnamon. I enjoy drinking this with a ginger and vanilla cookie. 

• 8 ounces of apple cider
• 1/2 Cinnamon stick, broken
• 1 Black tea bag
• Raw Honey, Maple Syrup, or Homemade Stevia Syrup—if desired
• 1 slice of fresh apple for garnish

Directions

1. Add the apple cider and cinnamon to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Remove the heat and add the tea bag.
4. Cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Strain into a pre-warmed cup or mug.
6. Add sweetener and apple slice, if desired.

Golden Tulsi Tea

I love the adaptogen benefits and flavor of Tulsi, which is made from the leaves of the Holy Basil plant. This tea gets an extra health boost from the ginger and turmeric.

Ingredients

• 1 Tangerine or Mandarin, or 2 Halos
• 1 teaspoon fresh Ginger root, peeled and grated
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric root powder
• 1 Tulsi tea bag
• 6 ounces of Water, purified
• Raw Honey, Maple Syrup, or Homemade Stevia Syrup—if desired

Directions

1. Grate the tangerine, mandarin, or Halo’s outer rind (do not grate the white pith as it is bitter).
2. Juice the remaining citrus.
3. Place water in a saucepan and add grated mandarin rind or citrus of choice, grated ginger, and powdered turmeric root.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Remove from the heat and add the tea bag.
6. Cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Add the citrus juice and stir.
8. Strain into a pre-warmed cup or mug.
9. Add sweetener, if desired.

I hope you enjoy these fall beverages as much as I do. If you try them, please comment below.

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