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    Home » Drinks » Russian Tea

    Published: Dec 20, 2021 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 by Desarae

    Russian Tea

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    Think- hot drink, citrusy, delicious warm spices. It's not heavy like hot cocoa but it can be made in a few seconds with hot water. We make this Russian tea every year and enjoy it all though the cold winter months.

    mug of orange cider recipe with oranges and star anise

    What is Russian Tea?

    Russian Tea is like a spiced orange cider. It's a combination of a few drink mixes, spices and when you are ready to drink it just mix with hot water. You can dress it up with dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberries and star anise.

    What do I need to make Russian tea recipe?

    • tang- its a powdered orange drink mix. You can grab it in the isle where you find crystal light, koolaid. Or you can also buy it at Costco. It's a very inexpensive drink mix.
    • lemonade drink mix
    • spices and sugar. basic spices you probably all have in your pantry.
    several containers holding powder drink mixes and spices.

    How to make Russian Tea drink mix.

    In a large jar, or bowl add your tang, lemonade. sugar and spices. Mix it up so everything is evenly distributed.

    How do I store?

    Shake them up, stir them up and store in an airtight container. It can stay like that for months!

    jar of powdered cider mix

    Concerned about sugar?

    If you are concerned about sugar in these drinks there are two things you can consider-

    1. There are sugar free options! you can buy sugar free lemonade, sugar free tang and you can choose to use organic sugar/cane sugar or another sugar alternative like stevia.
    2. Really, you are only putting a teaspoon of drink in a cup of water, so although it may seem like a lot of sugar is going into the bowl, you're right. there is! but its for a mix and will be only used by the teaspoon ;) you wont be dumping the whole batch into a cup.

    How to mix the powder with water

    You can make this both as a large batch or in a mug.

    In your mug add 2 tablespoons then add in hot water. Stir to combine. Enjoy.

    Friends and Neighbor Gift

    This makes a great gift for casual friends and neighbors. Pair it with a frother or cute mug. I make a big batch and then separate it into smaller jars with instructions.

    It makes the perfect gift for friends because it is

    1. dairy free
    2. gluten free!

    Their families will love it!

    Can I save drink that has already been mixed up?

    yes, you can save it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat when ready to drink again. However, after you have reheated it for the second time do not save that batch.

    Is Russian Tea kid Friendly?

    YES! my kids and kids friends prefer this drink over apple cider or cranberry cider. Even some prefer it over hot cocoa! It is the perfect blend of a little spice and sweetness.

    Do you have other hot drink recipes?
    yes!

    Caramel Apple Spice
    Cranberry Cider
    Coconut Hot cocoa

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    mug of orange cider recipe with oranges and star anise

    Russian Tea

    It’s perfect for sore throats and sniffle noses. 
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: beverage
    Cuisine: russian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 48 Servings
    Calories: 37kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups powdered tang
    • 1 cup powdered lemonade
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon heaping cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Mix together and store in an airtight container.

    Individual Serving

    • Mix 2 Tablespoons dry mix with a mug of hot water.

    Party Preparation

    • Add 2 cups dry mix to 1 gallon of HOT water.

    Notes

    • 1 mix usually lasts us all winter.
    ½ of this recipe fits perfectly in a 24 oz mason jar, full recipe fits in 32 oz mason jar. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg
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    1. Amanda says

      November 06, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Is 462g of carbs for the entire recipe because it states "per serving (1 cup)??

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        November 06, 2018 at 8:07 pm

        Hi Amanda,

        The nutritional info was for the entire recipe - I've updated it to reflect per serving - which is 2 tbsp of the mix. It comes out to 9g carbs per serving.

        Reply
    2. mary says

      February 04, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      this is very good. it's -15 outside,made this,added a shot of vodka and a shot of COCONUT rum and served in huge mugs. an all round hit

      Reply

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