Russian Tea Mix (Orange Spiced Tea)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Warm up with this cozy Russian Tea Mix that tastes like spiced oranges in a cup!

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup instant tea ( or 1/2 cup instant tea with a 1 qt pkg lemonade mix )
	2 cups Tang orange crystals ( or orange flavored instant breakfast shake powder )
	1 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon clove
	3/4 cup red cinnamon candies or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

33g

Fat

Stay warm and relaxed this winter with the perfect cozy drink, Russian Tea Mix. This warm citrusy drink is perfect for cold winter days and tastes like spiced oranges in a cup. Made with a mix of instant tea, Tang drink mix, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves, this warm drink is quick and easy to make. The citrus taste is refreshing, and the spice blend gives it a perfect balance. You can prepare a batch of the mix beforehand and store it in an airtight container for later. Keep the mix handy to help fight off the cold weather, enjoy a hot cup of tea and snuggle up under a blanket.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
2.	Mix well and store in an airtight container.
3.	To serve, add 2-3 heaping tablespoons of the mix to a cup of hot water.
4.	Stir well until the mix is dissolved and enjoy your Russian Tea Mix!
5.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, perfect for cold winter days, spiced with cinnamon and cloves to enhance flavours

CONS

High sugar content in the mixture may not be suitable for people with diabetes or restricted sugar intake

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This orange spiced tea provides a good amount of vitamin C which helps strengthen the immune system. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties that could help reduce inflammation and pains in the body. Cloves are a good source of antioxidants that help protect the body from free radical damage.