Add the orange zest and spices to the cheesecloth. Gather it up, and tie with the kitchen twine.
Add the maple syrup and spice packet to a saucepan. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes.
Pour the syrup into a container. Cover and chill for 24 hours.
Warm the syrup a bit before you pour it over pancakes or waffles. The syrup will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.