Hot Spiced Tea Tang Based Aka Russian Tea
Warm up your soul with this nostalgic and flavorful Hot Spiced Tea Tang-Based recipe, also known as Russian Tea. This quick and easy beverage combines the tangy citrus notes of Tang orange drink mix with the comforting warmth of instant tea, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, creating a spiced tea blend that’s irresistibly aromatic. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and yields 8 delicious servings. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply craving a soothing cup of tea, this timeless classic is sure to impress. Serve it piping hot with an optional garnish of cinnamon sticks or orange slices for a seasonal touch that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tang orange drink mix
- 0.5 cup Instant tea powder
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 8 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Tang orange drink mix, instant tea powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Mix well until evenly combined.
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add 4 tablespoons of the prepared spiced tea mix to the boiling water. Stir well to ensure the mix dissolves completely.
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Taste the tea and adjust the sweetness or spice level by adding more of the mix, if desired.
Remove from heat and pour the hot spiced tea into mugs. Serve immediately.
Optional: Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.7 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 371.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
