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Spiced Sangria

A Spice & Tea Exchange recipe, perfect for sipping well into the autumn months

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp Spice & Tea Exchange Cinnamon Plum Herbal Tea
32 oz water
6 Tbsp Chai Sugar
4 oz brandy
4 oz orange juice
750ml bottle red wine (Grenache or Pinot Noir recommended)
1 medium orange, quartered and sliced thin
1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped seasonal fruit 

Directions:

1. To a medium saucepot over medium heat, add herbal tea and water.  Heat mixture until small bubbles just begin to surface around the edges (do not boil).

2. Turn off heat and cover. Steep for 10 minutes then add sugar and stir until fully disolved.

3. Strain into a 32-ounce pitcher.  Allow to cool to room temperature.

4. Once cool, brandy, orange juice, wine, and fruit.  Stir to combine.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

5. Serve over ice with a spoon or two of fruit.  Garnish as desired.