Kinderpunsch : German Christmas punch (Non-alcoholic)

‘Kinderpunsch’ as it is called in native German, is an alcohol-free drink meant for kids and adults alike. This is a very special drink served in Germany, during Christmas. Tried once at the Weihnachtsmarkt, is now a daily drink back home, this winter!!!

Ingredients:

Orange juice: 1 cup

Apple juice: 1 cup

Water: 1 cup

Cinnamon sticks: 1-inch stick

Cloves: 3

Cardamom: 3

Fruit tea bags: 5 (or you can use 5 tbsp. of the fruit tea powder)

Honey: As sweetener (as per taste) (I used about 5 tsp.)

Method : 

• Place all the ingredients in a heating pot except the tea bags and honey and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat, close with a lid and continue heating in low flame for another 5 minutes.
• Add the tea bags and continue to heat in simmer for about 10 minutes. Close with a lid while heating
• Switch off the heat. Add honey and stir it. Remove the tea bags and the spices. Serve it hot. You may optionally add orange or lemon slices for garnishing and taste.

 

Note :

• I have used cardamom here, just to bring in some unique flavour to this drink. You may use anise instead.
• To the hot drink, you may, additionally add few cinnamon sticks, orange peel, to bring in the strong flavour, but this is purely optional