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Rooibos Cranberry Punch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This spectacular punch, leveraging our Rooibos Cinnamon loose-leaf tea<\/mark><\/a>, offers a caffeine-free taste seasonal taste sensation across the season\u2014including on Thanksgiving Day. The standard version remains nonalcoholic, but for serving people will have options to spike their mugs with sparkling wine, vodka or gin. In addition, the cinnamon and rooibos in the blend foster healthy digestion\u2014perfect for the season’s parade of parties. Happy autumn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makes about 1 gallon, roughly 16 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

8 cups water
\u2153 cup Rooibos Cinnamon loose-leaf tea
\u2153 cup pure maple syrup, plus more to taste
2 oranges
1 tablespoon whole cloves
4 cups unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
\u00bd cup fresh orange juice
\u00bc cup fresh lemon juice
4 cups dry nonalcoholic ginger beer or sparkling water, chilled
1 cup fresh cranberries, for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a boozy version (optional)<\/strong>
Brut sparkling wine, such as cava, cr\u00e9mant or prosecco
Or vodka or gin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brew the tea<\/strong>. Bring the water to a boil, pour it over the Rooibos Cinnamon and steep for 10 minutes for a strong, double-strength brew. Strain, stir in the maple syrup while the tea is still warm, then cool and refrigerate until cold. You can brew the tea a day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roast the oranges<\/strong>. Heat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Press the cloves into the peel of the oranges, in rows or spirals. Roast on a baking sheet until the peel is browned in spots and fragrant, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool, then cut in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build the punch<\/strong>. In a punch bowl, combine the chilled tea, cranberry juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Taste, and add more maple syrup if you like. Unsweetened cranberry juice is quite tart, so you may want up to \u00bd cup total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish and serve<\/strong>. Just before serving, add ice or an ice ring, top with the ginger beer or sparkling water, float the roasted orange halves cut side down and scatter the fresh cranberries over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it boozy<\/strong>. Keep the bowl alcohol-free so everyone can enjoy it, and spike by the glass. For a festive version, fill a glass about two-thirds with punch and top with sparkling wine. For something stronger, add 1\u00bd ounces of vodka per glass. Gin lovers, this one\u2019s for you, too: juniper and cranberry are old friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip<\/strong>: For an ice ring, freeze fresh cranberries and orange slices in water in a Bundt pan the day before. Because Rooibos Cinnamon is caffeine-free, the punch suits kids and late-evening sipping alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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