Mulled Cranberry Tea

Ingredients

• 4  to 6 cinnamon sticks 5-inch
• 3 servings garnish: cranberries whole
• 32 ounce 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) 
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
• 1 cup orange juice 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 2 quarts water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Place cinnamon sticks and 1 tablespoon cloves in a 4-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
2. Bring spice bag and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
3. Remove and discard spice bag; stir in orange juice.
4. Garnish, if desired.
5. Serve hot or cold.