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russian tea

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Recipe by
Martha Moore
@BlueRidgeWoman
Hendersonville, NC

This is a family recipe I enjoyed so much as a child. Many people use Tang and instant tea, and that's great in a pinch, buy this is so much better! Keeps in the fridge about a week. To reheat, pour some in a mug and microwave. Or you can reheat slowly on the stove.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For russian tea

  • 3
    oranges
  • 2
    lemons
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 2 to 3
    cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole cloves
  • 3 qt
    brewed tea

How To Make russian tea

  • 1
    Brew tea per instructions with cinnamon sticks and while cloves. Remove spices and tea bags.
  • 2
    Juice the oranges and lemons.
  • 3
    In a medium sauce pan, slowly heat the juice with the sugar, stirring constantly until it looks clear. Pour heated juice into hot tea and stir until blended.
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