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Plum hot tea served in a glass
Comforting hot tea brewed with stewed plums and aromatic spices

Spiced plum tea with cinnamon

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
An essential accessory for winter snuggling. Plum and cinnamon is a classic pairing which, complemented by the tannic depth of black tea, not only warms you up but provides a true dessert experience. It's like sipping liquid plum dumplings.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Tea strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash and destone the plums, then cut into wedges. Place in a saucepan with the water, cinnamon, and cloves.

Tip: Cooking the spices and fruit releases the flavours (extraction). If you just threw them into hot tea, the liquid would remain tasteless.
2 ✓

Simmer gently for 10 minutes until the plums soften and the water takes on their colour and flavour.

Tip: Do not boil too vigorously so the fruit doesn't completely disintegrate.
3 ✓

Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Do not boil the tea, as tannins will release and it will become bitter. Hot (but not boiling) water is ideal for steeping.
4 ✓

Remove the bags. If the skins bother you, strain it, but it's best with the cooked fruit pieces.

5 ✓

When cooled to a drinkable temperature (below approx. 60°C), stir in the honey.

Tip: Water that is too hot destroys the beneficial properties of the honey.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use prunes (dried plums)?
Yes! Prunes have an even more concentrated flavour but release less juice. It's worth chopping them smaller.
Decaf version?
Use rooibos tea instead of black; it pairs wonderfully with the spices.

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces Fresh plums (ripe)
  • 2 bags Black tea (or 2 tsp loose)
  • 1 piece Cinnamon stick
  • 5 pieces Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 500 ml Water