Spice Tea Recipe

The holidays are often hectic and tiring, but in the end they are always filled with wonderful memories.  Each year my family gathers together for the festivities.  Since my siblings and their families live in different states of the US, there is a lot of travel involved, a lot of planning and a lot of cooking.  My mother leads the pack and tries very hard to coordinate everyone and everything.  Sometimes just finding a bed for everyone can be challenging.  I am the only one of my parents' children who still lives in our hometown so I am frequently honored with guests. 

With so many people around and so much going on for days, my sister and I seek out moments to slip away from the crowd and sip tea, giggle and share the latest gossip.  A pillow fight is definitely not out of the question.  Occasionally our mother, my daughter or a sister-in-law will join us, but this little meeting always begins with me, my sister and a cup of tea.

It is with this cherished time together in mind, that I wish to share our Spice Tea Recipe with you.  I hope you find a few moments to slip away with a loved one and share a cup of tea.

Image: "A Cup of Tea" by Mary Cassatt

I entered this recipe in the Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity). It was one of the contest winners, therefore the charity I support, National Wildlife Federation's Alaska Regional  Center, received $1000.  I hope you enjoy -- and if you do, don't be shy, spread the word!