Retro Russian Tea
Take a nostalgic sip of cozy comfort with Retro Russian Tea, a delightful vintage-inspired beverage that combines the zesty sweetness of Tang orange drink mix, a touch of lemonade, and the warming spices of cinnamon and cloves. This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples like instant tea powder and granulated sugar to create a perfectly spiced, citrus-infused drink that's ready in minutes. Simply mix, store, and enjoy a steaming cup of this aromatic tea blend whenever you crave a soothing treat. Perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings, Retro Russian Tea is a flavorful throwback that's as comforting as it is convenient.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant tea powder
- 1 cup Tang orange drink mix
- 0.5 cup Lemonade drink mix
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 8 cups Hot water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant tea powder, Tang orange drink mix, lemonade drink mix, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage or immediate use.
To prepare the tea, boil 8 cups of water.
In each serving mug, add 2 tablespoons of the prepared mix and pour in 1 cup of hot water.
Stir well until the mix is fully dissolved.
Adjust sweetness or spice, if desired, by adding more mix to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy the warm, citrusy, and spiced flavors of Retro Russian Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 321.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 22 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.
