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Warm Russian Tea
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 cups
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 2-3 cups sugar (see note)
- 2-3 2-3 cups water (see note)
- 3 3 cups orange juice
- 1 1 cup fresh lemon juice 5-6 lemons
- 3 3 quarts water 12 cups
- 1 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the sugar and water to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat again until warm; keep warm on the stove or transfer to a slow cooker and heat on low until serving.
- This can be made up to a week in advance and refrigerated before heating and serving.
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Notes
- Sweetness: everyone's "sweetness" level is a bit different so I included a range when making the simple syrup of sugar and water. Two cups sugar + two cups water is plenty sweet for me (keep reading for the brand of OJ I use, which may make a difference) but if you tend to like things less tart and more sweet, go for the three cups sugar + three cups water.
- Orange Juice: I use the Simply OJ brand of orange juice. The fresh flavor really shines through (same with fresh lemon juice vs. bottled, but use what you prefer).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Cup
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Cup | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.