Spiced Cranberry Rum Tea

1. 1

   In a saucepan submerge the tea bags in the boiling water and remove the pan from the heat.

2. 2

   let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes and discard them.

3. 3

   To the tea add the sugar, the cranberry juice, the star anise and the zests and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the orange juice and the rum and heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot.

5. 5

   Discard the zests, divide the tea among heated mugs, and garnish each drink with 1 of the star anise and a lemon slice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.