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Butterscotch Tea Mix

Try this butterscotch tea recipe: black tea stirred with crushed butterscotch candies, honey, lemon and a cinnamon stick for one cozy mug.

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Sara Noel
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Butterscotch Tea Mix

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A warm black tea sweetened with crushed butterscotch candies, honey and a squeeze of lemon, stirred with a cinnamon stick. Make it fresh by the mug for a cozy, frugal treat.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories69
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 black tea bag
  • 2 butterscotch hard candies crushed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 8 ounces hot water

Equipment

  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Let the tea bag steep in 8 ounces of hot water in a mug.
  2. Stir in the crushed candies, honey, and lemon juice.
  3. Use the cinnamon stick to stir until the candies melt away.
  4. Enjoy it hot.

Notes

Make fresh and drink right away. Refrigerated leftovers keep 3 to 4 days. Crushed candies keep up to 6 months airtight in a cool, dry place. Don’t give honey to infants under 1 year old.

Nutrition

Serving: 22g | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1.1mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 6.7mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1.1mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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