Mulled Holiday Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Place tea bags in a 4 quart dutch oven.
2. 2
   Pour the boiling water over tea bags.
3. 3
   Let steep 5 minutes.
4. 4
   remove bags and discard.
5. 5
   Stir in apple juice, wine and brown sugar.
6. 6
   Make a spice bag of cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom in a double thick 6 inch square picece 100% cotton cheesecloth.
7. 7
   Bring corners to gether and tiewith a clean string.
8. 8
   Add spice bag to tea mixture.
9. 9
   Bring just to boiling, reduce heat.
10. 10
    Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Discard spice bag.
12. 12
    Transfer tea to a heatproof serving carafe or pot.