Do you need a sweet and calming drink recipe for the fall and winter months? This Russian Tea is warm and full of flavor. It is great for from falling leaves or snowy days. It is just delicious.
This Russian Tea is warm, soothing and smells absolutely amazing. In fact, it is a delight just to smell the mix, before it is even added to the water! If you have a cool fall day or a blistery windy snow, this drink recipe is easy to make and use all winter long. It also works great for gifts!
It is great to be able to add all ingredients to a container one time in the season and use it for the next few months. Hot Chocolate is another drink mix recipe that is great for gifts or to enjoy after sledding. These drinks are comforting and warms you through and through!
Ingredients
- instant tea - I used a mix that had peach flavor in it, plain is fine
- sugar
- orange flavored drink mix - Tang is what I used
- lemonade mix - I used Country Time
- cinnamon
- cloves
Simple drink recipe
To put this together, could not be any easier. In fact, it will take you just minutes to make. When it comes to heating up the water for the actual Russian Tea, that will take the longest. Easy recipes are the name of the game!
The mixing of the ingredients starts in a large mixing bowl, then it is mixed together. Pretty simple, huh? The mix is then put in an airtight container for storage and it will last you a long time.
How much mix to use
This part really depends on you. 3 Tablespoons are a starting point but 4 can be used in 12 oz of water.
FAQ
Well, yes you can. However, I prefer to drink this with warm water. If it is summertime and you want to give this a try on a hot day, then cold water it is!
Yes, instant tea like Lipton can be used. I used the instant tea packets meant for individual water bottles. It was sugar free and had a peach flavoring in it.
Yes! This recipe is great to put in glass jars or bags for teachers gifts for Christmas.
Dorm care package
When your child goes off to college, your student really appreciates a care package. This drink mix is perfect to send off to them. It is a taste of home. Most dorm rooms have microwaves so they can warm the water up there. So delicious!
📖 Recipe
Russian Tea
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup instant tea powder
- ¾ cup lemonade mix I used Country Time
- 2 cups Orange drink mix Tang
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place sugar, Tang, tea, lemonade, cinnamon and cloves in large mixing bowl.
- Stir.
- Pour in an airtight container.
- When ready to drink, warm 12 oz water and scoop 3 tablespoons in water. Stir.
- Serve.
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