DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 tea bags (or more as desired, I like Red Rose the best for this)
1 pint boiling water
1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
ice cubes (lots!)

DIRECTIONS

Place the tea bags in a very large mug or other heatproof cup. Pour boiling water over teabags. Brew tea for about 5 minutes (should be dark and bitter at this point). Remove tea bags, squeezing with a spoon [...]

Makes 8 scones.

INGREDIENTS
3cups all purpose flour
4tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 1/2teaspoons baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon salt
3/4cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2cup (or more) plus 6 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple [...]

This German drink, called Grossmutters Punsch (Grandmother’s Punch), is usually enjoyed warm at midnight on Christmas Eve.
It can also be served as a refreshing chilled drink. For a festive touch, add a cinnamon stick to each glass.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
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Here’s a warming drink for a chilly day.

Makes about 6 cups.

INGREDIENTS
6 cups water

3/4 cup sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

8 whole cloves

5 tea bags

1 1/2 cups orange juice

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large [...]

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger

6 cups water

2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

lemon wedges for garnish if desired
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan simmer ginger and water 20 minutes, or more for stronger tea. Add honey or sugar and strain tea through a sieve set over a teapot. Serve tea garnished with lemon wedges.