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Russian Tea with Natural Options

Hot, sweet & flavored with orange, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, Russian Tea makes a warming & restorative winter beverage. AKA Friendship Tea.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 20 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsweetened instant tea
  • 1/3 cup tangerine powder plus 3 Tablespoons sweetener or 1/2 cup Tang
  • 2 mini packets sugar free lemonade mix see note for specific options and alternatives
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves

Instructions

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  1. To prepare tea mix, combine all ingredients and shake or stir to mix well. Store covered.
  2. To prepare one serving place 1 Tablespoon mix (see note) in a mug and top with 8-12 ounces of boiling water. Let sit for a couple minutes to steep and cool slightly, then enjoy.

Notes

  • These might include Crystal Light or True Citrus Lemon (which is sweetened with stevia and a little sugar) or enough of sugared lemonade mix to make 1 quart.  For the most natural option, you can use 2-3 Tablespoons lemon powder mixed with about 1/4 cup sweetener (or to taste).
  • If you use a low volume sugar substitute like stevia, you may use slightly less than 1 Tablespoon to make a mug of tea. If you use full sugar lemonade mix, you may use slightly more than 1 Tablespoon to make a mug. But in the end, feel free to mix per your own taste!

Nutrition Information

Calories 20kcal (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 20

% Daily Value*

Calories 20kcal 1%

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