Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Christmas Holiday Recipes Christmas Drink Recipes Christmas Non-alcoholic Drink Recipes Christmas Cider Be the first to rate & review! Chai tea and fruit juices make this festive hot drink a must-serve at your next holiday gathering. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Nutrition Profile: Low Fat Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 cups water 4 black chai tea bags 8 cups apple cider or apple juice (64 ounces) 2 cups low-calorie cranberry juice ½ cup orange juice 4 (3 inch) pieces cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves Cinnamon sticks and/or fresh cranberries Directions Bring the water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags. In a 6- to 8-quart pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and the steeped tea. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries. Tips To make ahead: Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or transfer to a large Dutch oven and heat through. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 68 Calories 0g Fat 17g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 6 ounces Calories 68 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 16g Protein 0g 0% Total Fat 0g 0% Vitamin A 18IU 0% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 6mg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 188mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved