Hot Spiced Tea (Tang-Based, Aka Russian Tea)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Spice up your day with a sip of Hot Spiced Tea

Hot Spiced Tea (Tang-Based, Aka Russian Tea)

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	20 ounces tang powdered drink mix ( one full tub )
	1/3 cup instant tea ( I use the kind with lemon )
	3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	3/8 teaspoon ground cloves
	2 tablespoons granulated sugar ( or 3 if you like it sweeter )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

15g

Fat

Hot Spiced Tea, also known as Russian Tea, is a delicious tang-based hot drink perfect for cold weather. Tang, instant tea, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar are mixed together to create a flavorful blend that can be stored easily and enjoyed throughout the day. Although high in sugar, the tang-based tea mix provides vitamin C; cinnamon and cloves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that offer potential health benefits.

Instructions

1.	Mix all ingredients in a jar
2.	Store in an airtight container
3.	To serve, add 2 tablespoon of mix to a mug
4.	Add hot water and stir well

PROS

Easy and quick to prepare, perfect for cold weather
Contains vitamin C from Tang
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties
Cloves have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

CONS

High in sugar

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Hot Spiced Tea provides vitamin C which supports the immune system
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which may help lower the risk of certain diseases
Cloves are rich in antioxidants and have antimicrobial properties that may aid in digestion and immune function