Black Tea Punch with Orange and Cognac

Teepunsch

Another warming drink for those chilly days along Northern Germany's coastline, this punch is also known as a "soul warmer"!

• Zest and juice of 1 orange, preferable organic
• Juice of 1 ½ lemons, preferably organic
• ¼ cup cognac or any other fine brandy
• 1 ½ cups freshly brewed black tea (Darjeeling or English Breakfast)
• ¼ cup honey, plus more to taste
• ½ cup golden rum

1. Mix the orange zest and juice with the lemon juice and cognac. Let stand for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Strain the juice and mix with the tea, honey and rum. Reheat in a saucepan but do not boil. Serve in individual punch glasses.

Source: Nadia Hassani: “Spoonfuls of Germany” (Hippocrene Books, 2004)