Spiced Apple Cider

Ingredients
For 21 oz Big T:

1¾ cups apple cider
½ small orange, sliced
1 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
1 whole allspice berry
½ star anise
½ inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
½ – 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

For 37 oz Big T:

3½ cups apple cider
1 small orange, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 whole allspice berries
1 star anise
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
1 – 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

Directions

Choose your big T size to determine ingredient quantities.
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer gently over low heat for 20-30 min.
Strain out the solids using a fine mesh sieve.
Pour into the big T and enjoy warm.
For a cold version, chill and ice.