Russian Tea

Name: Russian Tea
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 1 gallon
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 2 lemons; 3 c sugar; 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 Tbsp whole cloves; 3 qt brewed tea

By Martha Moore
@BlueRidgeWoman

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes 1 gallon

Prep:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3

oranges
2

lemons
3 c

sugar
2 to 3

cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp

whole cloves
3 qt

brewed tea
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How to Make Russian Tea

Step-by-Step

Brew tea per instructions with cinnamon sticks and while cloves. Remove spices and tea bags.
Juice the oranges and lemons.
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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