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Russian Nurse Tea
5 from 3 votes

Russian Nurse Tea

Bursting with the flavors of Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon and Cloves this delicious tea is perfect for a snuggly rainy night or to boost your feel good any time!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Gallon tea per box instructions
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 8 clove whole
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • 1 ½ Cups orange juice pulp free

Instructions

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  1. Prepare Tea per package instructions in order to make one gallon of tea. While it is hot and sitting on the stove top, add the cinnamon sticks and cloves. You can tie these up in a coffee filter if you like - then you don’t have to strain them later - but if you don’t have a coffee filter - just toss them in.
  2. Add the orange juice, lemon juice and the sugar and stir  until the sugar dissolves.  You may need to heat the tea on the stove top over medium heat if it isn't already warm enough. 
  3. Taste for sugar content - add more if desired. Strain out the cinnamon and cloves if you didn't add them via coffee filter using a fine mesh strainer.
  4. Serve warm. You can reheat to serve later, but do not boil it.

Notes

  • PRO TIP:  Add some orange peel to your bag of cinnamon sticks and cloves for extra flavor!  You can always sweeten this more by using THIS Simple Syrup.  
  • If you would like to make this for ONE person, simply use a single tea bag.  After the tea bag has steeped, add 1 teaspoon sugar, stir well, add 1 Tbs orange juice and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.  Add a cinnamon stick and let the tea sit, stir with cinnamon stick.
  • If you prefer the Russian tea with Tang, the recipe is noted in the post for this recipe. 
  • Make this ahead of time and simply reheat by the cupful.  Keep in the refrigerator when not in use. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 268mg (6%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 24.7mg (27%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 268mg 6%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 27%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.