How to make it
6 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Bring 250ml of water
Bring 250ml (1 cup) of water to a boil, then steep the fruit tea bags for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the bags and discard.
8 minCombine the steeped tea, apple juice, cherry juice, and orange juice
In a large pot, combine the steeped tea, apple juice, cherry juice, and orange juice.
Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices
Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the juice mixture.
Heat the pot over medium-low heat
Heat the pot over medium-low heat until it reaches approximately 85°C (185°F). Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes without letting it reach a rolling boil.
15 minStir in the honey
Stir in the honey until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Remove the whole spices and orange slices
Remove the whole spices and orange slices. Pour the warm Kinderpunsch into mugs and serve immediately.
A little kitchen wisdom
Be careful not to boil the punch, as excessive heat can make the fruit juices taste slightly bitter and diminish the aromatic spices. For a less sweet version, you can increase the ratio of hibiscus tea.
