Best 6 Instant Hot Spiced Tea Recipes

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Are you in search of a quick, comforting, and aromatic beverage that can warm you up on a chilly day or soothe your throat when you're feeling under the weather? Look no further than instant hot spiced tea! This delightful beverage combines the invigorating flavors of black tea with a symphony of spices to create a captivating sensory experience. In this article, we will guide you through the art of preparing the perfect instant hot spiced tea, exploring different spice combinations, brewing techniques, and additional ingredients that can elevate your tea experience to new heights. Whether you're a tea aficionado or simply seeking a cozy and flavorful drink, this guide will provide you with all the essential knowledge and inspiration you need to create the most exquisite instant hot spiced tea.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOT SPICED TEA FOR THE HOLIDAYS



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This is an old family favorite, handed down from my great-grandmother. The holidays officially begin with Christmas carols and my favorite hot spiced tea! Definitely a seasonal comfort beverage for me! I prefer to use fresh juices with pulp. The flavors are different. Canned pineapple in light syrup is best. Set the pineapple chunks aside for the rest of your holiday baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator and reheat as needed.

Provided by Darcey Family

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups water
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
6 tea bags (such as Lipton®)
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and tea bags.
  • Stir orange juice, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the juice mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour juice mixture into the spiced tea; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

INSTANT SPICED TEA MIX



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Perfect for a gift or to keep on hand when friends stop by, this versatile mix can be served hot or cold. "This was my grandma's favorite tea mixture," says Julie Dvornicky of Broadview Heights, Ohio. "The blend of ingredients makes it one of a kind!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups sweetened lemonade mix
1 cup orange breakfast drink mix
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened instant tea
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 9 cups, To prepare 1 gallon iced tea: Dissolve 2 cups of tea mix in 1 gallon of water; stir well. Serve over ice. Yield: 16 servings. , To prepare 1 cup hot tea: Dissolve 2 tablespoons of tea mix in 1 cup of boiling water; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT SPICED TEA (TANG-BASED, AKA RUSSIAN TEA)



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This powdered hot tea mix flavored with orange, cloves, and cinnamon has been a favorite of mine since childhood... and is now a favorite inexpensive gift for friends and family. Our family can't go through fall or winter without it! (The vitamin C, cinnamon, and cloves are all proven germfighters, too!)

Provided by Fuzzys Finds

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 3/4 cups, 35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly. A food processor makes this effortless, but I managed with a blender for years, and have even stirred it together by hand when necessary-- although it's not quite as pretty when done that way.
  • To enjoy: stir 2-3 heaping teaspoons into a mug of hot water and adjust to suit your own taste. Ahhh!
  • This mix starts to harden in the jar after six months or so, so drink up! Servings and Yield are approximations only.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.1

SPICED TEA MIX



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This is a delicious dry spiced tea mix which can be packed in jars and given as gifts. It can also be prepared sugar free by using sugar free orange flavored drink mix and sugar free iced tea mix.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored ice tea mix
2 (1.8 ounce) packages orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 ⅓ tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine iced tea mix, orange flavored drink mix, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Store in an airtight container.
  • To serve, stir 1 1/2 teaspoon mix into 1 cup hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

SPICED TEA MIX



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I have been making this Spiced Tea Mix for over 30 years now, and it's such a wonderful treat that we look forward to every Christmas. I usually make a double or triple batch so I have extra (which I place in decorative jars or cellophane treat bags) to give as Christmas gifts to special friends, co-workers, my kids' teachers, bus drivers, and coaches. And every year I get requests for more, and someone always asks for the recipe. Feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences. Serving size and yield are approximate (as preferences for stronger or weaker beverages can vary).

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 quarts, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups powdered orange breakfast drink mix (I use Tang)
1 cup instant tea powder
3 ounces powdered unsweetened lemonade mix (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
cinnamon stick (optional, for stirring)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are well blended.
  • Store the mix in an air-tight container.
  • When ready to serve, place 3 teaspoons of the mix in a coffee mug and add 1 cup of hot water. Stir with a whole cinnamon stick, and serve while hot.
  • NOTE: Measurements are approximate; adjust ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences.
  • GIFT-GIVING TIP - This is a wonderful treat that is suitable for gift-giving. Place about 1 1/2 cups of the mix in a decorative glass jar, a strong cellophane bag, or a pretty holiday tin. Tie a festive holiday ribbon around the neck of the jar (or top of the bag), or secure a pretty bow to the top of the tin. For special touch, attach 3 or 4 cinnamon sticks to the ribbon. Be sure to add a label to the package with instructions to place 3 teaspoons of the spiced tea mix to a coffee mug and add 1 cup hot water.

INSTANT SPICED TEA



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For a fun holiday hostess gift, pour this festive blend into a decorated 12-ounce jelly jar. The recipe, from field editor Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio, makes enough to fill two jars.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups mix (48 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups orange breakfast drink mix
1 cup unsweetened instant tea
1/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container. , For one serving: Pour 1 cup boiling water into a mug; stir in 1 tablespoon tea mix until dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spices, herbs, and tea leaves will give your hot spiced tea the best flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices are what give hot spiced tea its unique flavor, so don't be afraid to use plenty of them. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste.
  • Let the tea steep for a while: The longer the tea steeps, the more flavor it will release. If you're in a hurry, you can steep the tea for a shorter amount of time, but you'll get the best flavor if you let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
  • Sweeten the tea to taste: Hot spiced tea can be enjoyed sweetened or unsweetened. If you like your tea sweet, you can add honey, sugar, or another sweetener to taste.
  • Garnish the tea with a slice of lemon or orange: A slice of lemon or orange will add a refreshing touch to your hot spiced tea.

Conclusion:

Hot spiced tea is a delicious and warming beverage that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for sipping on a cold winter day or for enjoying after a long day at work. With so many different spices to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating your own unique blend of hot spiced tea. So experiment and have fun!

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