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Sweet Tea Harvest Punch

Sweet Tea Harvest Punch – Sip the Flavors of Fall

Sweet Tea Harvest Punch is a family-friendly drink that combines honey-sweetened black tea, apple cider, and orange juice, making it a perfect fall beverage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Punch Base
  • 4 bags Black Tea unsweetened
  • 4 cups Apple Cider fresh, high-quality
  • 2 cups Orange Juice 100% real
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Honey adjust to taste
For Aromatic and Visual Appeal
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks food-grade for garnishing
  • 1 cup Apple Slices for garnish
  • 1 cup Orange Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • large pitcher
  • punch bowl
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice fresh oranges and apples to create beautiful garnishes. Gather the cinnamon sticks.
  2. Lay them out on your kitchen counter for easy access.
Mix Punch (Cold)
  1. In a large pitcher, combine sliced apples, oranges, and cinnamon sticks.
  2. Pour in honey, brewed black tea, orange juice, and apple cider.
  3. Stir well until honey is dissolved.
Serve Cold
  1. Fill glasses with ice and pour sweet tea mixture over the ice.
  2. Garnish with fruit slices and serve immediately.
Prepare Punch (Hot)
  1. Combine brewed black tea, apple cider, orange juice, and honey in a slow cooker.
  2. Heat on high for about 2 hours, then switch to low to keep warm.
Serve Hot
  1. Ladle warm punch into heat-safe glasses.
  2. Garnish with a slice of apple or orange and a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust honey for desired sweetness. Use quality juices for best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days, and freeze in ice cube trays for later use.

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