Sugar Free Spiced Tea Russian Tea
Warm your soul with a cup of Sugar Free Spiced Tea Russian Tea, a flavorful and guilt-free twist on the classic seasonal beverage. This aromatic blend of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger is steeped to perfection, then elevated with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice. Sweetened with erythritol or your preferred sugar substitute, this comforting tea is an excellent choice for those avoiding added sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes, this cozy, spiced tea is perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings. Serve it warm in mugs, optionally garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for a beautifully rustic presentation. Healthy, fragrant, and irresistibly satisfying, this tea will become a staple in your collection of sugar-free recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Granulated erythritol or preferred sugar substitute
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the black tea bags, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger to the water.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, letting the spices infuse into the liquid.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan, squeezing out any excess liquid, and discard them.
Stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and granulated erythritol (or your preferred sugar substitute). Adjust the sweetness if needed.
Simmer the mixture over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or heatproof pitcher to remove any sediment from the spices.
Serve the tea warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick for presentation. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
