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Spiced Tea (Russian Tea)

Make a homemade russian tea mix from instant tea, orange drink mix, lemonade mix, cinnamon and cloves. Stir into hot water for a cozy spiced cup.

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Sara Noel
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Spiced tea (Russian tea)

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A sweet, citrusy spiced tea mix made from pantry staples. Stir a couple of tablespoons into boiling water for a warm cup, or pack it in a jar as a gift.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings36 servings
Calories37
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups instant orange drink mix
  • 1 cup instant unflavored tea
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons sugar-sweetened lemonade mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Mix all the ingredients together well.
  2. Keep in an airtight container.

Notes

To serve, add 2 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

Nutrition

Serving: 19g | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0.8mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8.6g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 6.1mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 36 servings; instant unflavored tea counted as unsweetened instant tea. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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