This is just the ticket for you and your kids on a cold, cold day. I can only dream at the moment of a cold, cold day as we sit here on day two of a heat wave, so think of me as you are sipping your way into apple spiced heaven!Hot Mulled Cider
4 cups apple cider (non-alcoholic) or apple juice
4 cinnamon sticks
2 orange wedges
8 whole cloves
1 star anise
4 cardamom pods, crushed lightly