Warm & Wonderful Mulled Cider

1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon ginger root, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 cinnamon stick
1 piece the size of a chickpea of a whole nutmeg or use 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 one inch strips of orange peel without the pith from a fresh orange
2 green lemon ginseng tea bags or 1 heaping tablespoon of loose tea
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 medium apple, sliced into four pieces for garnish

Measure the cider into a saucepan and add the ginger root, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and orange slices.
Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, boil water and pour over tea, allow to steep for at least 10 minutes.
Strain all ingredients into a serving pitcher and serve with a garnish of sliced apple.
This recipe does not meet MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines.

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