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Russian Tea

Russian Tea with Natural Options

Hot, sweet & flavored with orange, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, Russian Tea makes a warming & restorative winter beverage. AKA Friendship Tea.
Author: Inger
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 20 kcal

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
 

  • To prepare tea mix, combine all ingredients and shake or stir to mix well. Store covered.
  • 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

Calories: 20kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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