Russian Tea

Name: Russian Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 36 servings (4-1/2 cups mix)
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 36 servings (4-1/2 cups mix)

Test Kitchen Approved

This Russian tea recipe uses instant drink and tea mixes so you can store it and keep it on hand. You'll be ready to make a fresh cup of tangy, spicy tea whenever the mood strikes.

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

Directions

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, add 2 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

—Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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