Cranberry tea with cinnamon
4 servings
20 minutes
Cranberry tea with cinnamon is a warm, comforting drink from Finnish cuisine, valued for its coziness and natural flavors. Its history originates from the traditions of northern countries where cranberries have long been used for infusions and healing drinks. The taste is rich, sweet-tart with hints of cinnamon and citrus freshness from orange juice. This tea is perfect for winter evenings, helping to warm up and invigorate. It pairs well with honey or homemade pastries. Finns enjoy this drink as a pause in daily hustle, as it warms the body and brings cozy tranquility.
1
Wash the cranberries. Set aside a handful of berries, mash the rest in a bowl or strain through a sieve.
- Cranberry: 200 g
2
Transfer the resulting cranberry puree to cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. Place the cranberry pulp in a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Strain the broth and mix it with the cranberry juice. Add orange juice, cinnamon, sugar, and reserved berries. Stir and let it steep for an hour.
- Cranberry: 200 g
- Water: 0.5 l
- Orange juice: 1 glass
- Sugar: 200 g
- Cinnamon: 1 piece
3
Before serving, heat the cranberry infusion. Then mix it with strong hot tea and pour into cups or glasses.
- Freshly brewed black tea: 4 glasss
