Russian Tea
Warm up your soul with a cozy cup of Russian Tea, a delightful blend of bold black tea, citrusy juices, and warming spices. This classic recipe combines the richness of black tea steeped to perfection with the zesty flavors of orange, pineapple, and lemon juice, sweetened just right with granulated sugar. Enhanced by the comforting aroma of ground cinnamon and cloves, this spiced tea is simmered gently to create a harmonious medley of flavors. Perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings, Russian Tea is a heartwarming beverage that’s easy to prepare and serves as an elegant alternative to traditional tea. Serve it hot in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for an aromatic and visually appealing treat. Ideal for cozy moments or holiday sipping, this recipe is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bags Black tea bags
- 4 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cups Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the ground cinnamon and ground cloves, stirring well to combine.
Simmer the mixture gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the tea from the heat and strain if necessary to remove any pulp or spice sediment.
Serve the Russian Tea hot in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1217 mg | 26% | |
*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.
