Traditionally, mulled cider is made by tying spices in a piece of cheesecloth and dropping it into a pot filled with plain cider. The liquid then is heated through but should not boil. An easy way to today to make spiced cider is to use bags of spice-flavored herb teas, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Teas blended with orange zest or citrus flavors are particularly fragrant.
Just drop the tea bags into the pot of cider. To serve mulled cider, insert a cinnamon stick into each mug as the cider is poured into it. Be sure to use pasteurized cider or unfiltered apple juice. In medium saucepan, combine apple cider with remaining ingredients. Heat until small bubbles appear around edges of liquid.