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Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes without letting it reach a rolling boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the pot over medium-low heat","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the honey until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the honey","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the whole spices and orange slices. Pour the warm Kinderpunsch into mugs and serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the whole spices and orange slices","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Be careful not to boil the punch, as excessive heat can make the fruit juices taste slightly bitter and diminish the aromatic spices. 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