Orange Spiced Tea

Ingredients

• 2 (3 1/2-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 6 cups boiling water
• 6 regular-size wild sweet orange tea bags (such as Tazo)
• 1 (10-inch) orange rind strip
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup orange liqueur
• Garnish: orange slices

Preparation

1. Heat cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in boiling water. Add tea bags and orange rind strip; cover and steep 5 minutes. Discard solids. Stir in sugar until dissolved; if desired, add orange liqueur. Pour into 6 mugs. Garnish, if desired.