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Many years ago I received a special TOH magazine insert full of recipes for the holidays; I think it was in the early 80's. I've moved a few times and last I saw it, it was tattered from use.<\/p>
My mother and I would make Spiced Apricot Tea and it was a wonderful warm treat in the afternoon around Dec. or Jan. So glad the recipe is still available.<\/p>
This warms me up and brings back sweet memories all at the same time. Now...if I could only find the booklet for all the other delicious warm beverages and snack.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/31\/2017 19:44","GUID":"63438e9c040c4c5ea01c678ac9240a56","MemberId":9384172,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Zi","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2017 19:44"},{"Comment":"
Omitted spices. The tea had a rich apricot flavor. I also tried sour cherry juice and it was just as good as with the apricot nectar. However, it could use a little less lemon juice.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2015 01:52","GUID":"e9be167518fa48ab8f9a6ac7317fbc84","MemberId":4855702,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mariegel","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2015 17:58"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310840,"name":"Beverages","slug":"beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310775,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Quench your thirst with these delicious beverages. Learn how to master cocktails, from fruity drinks to hard liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages alike.","parent":310796,"count":2451,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/beverages\/"},{"term_id":310872,"name":"Tea","slug":"tea","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310807,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for something to sip? Try one of our iced or hot tea recipes! You'll also find milk and green tea recipes, plus more healthy tea recipes.","parent":310840,"count":293,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/beverages\/tea\/"},{"term_id":310882,"name":"Hot Tea","slug":"hot-tea","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310817,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Warm your bones with a cuppa! Any of these hot tea recipes, including spice tea and herbal tea recipes, are sure to do the trick.","parent":310872,"count":242,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/beverages\/tea\/hot-tea\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Spiced Apricot Tea"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n