Jagertee (Jagatee or Jägertee, literally “hunter’s tea”) is a hot drink made from black tea, obstler (special fruit brandy) possibly rum (similar to a punch), and spiced with European Alpine herbs.
History
In the 19th century, this particular tea was used by hunters during long waits in cold winters. Today, however, it has become a regular bar drink, especially in après-ski causing many accidents among skiers.
Its name has been put under the protection of drinks produced in Austria; this has resulted in Jagertee being sold in Germany as Huttentee (“hut tea”) or Forstertee (“forest tea”).
In the historic Tyrol area (Europe), several firms employ recipes that can bear the title Original Jager-Tee, and one of these with natural ingredients and no dyes is produced in South Tyrol.
Alcoholicity
Jagertee, like mulled wine, is much less alcoholic than the original alcohol component because during the process of its preparation much of the alcohol burns off or evaporates. It usually has 12 to 15 degrees of alcohol.
How to make Jagertee
Although it is somewhat simple to prepare, there are several ready-mades, industrially produced mixtures with which you simply make a mix with hot water.
Ingredients:
250 ml of rum
250 ml of red wine
250 ml of black tea
200 m of brandy
250 ml orange juice
2 sugar cubes
¼ cinnamon stick
3 cloves
2 lemon slices
Preparation:
Heat tea, rum, wine, orange juice, brandy, and lemon slices in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes; then remove from heat, add sugar and serve hot.