MOM'S RUSSIAN TEA

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Nothing powdered or instant here. Just pure natural flavors to sip on a cold winter day. Smells great while it's brewing too. Vitamin C never tasted so good!

Provided by DonB5750

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups water, separated
4 family-size black tea bags (such as Lipton®)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
½ cup lemon juice
6 cloves whole cloves, or more to taste
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and return pot to medium heat.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a separate pot. Add sugar; stir well until dissolved. Pour mixture into the stockpot with the tea. Add pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice. Stir.
  • Put cloves in a tea ball and place into the stockpot with the tea-juice mixture. Cook for 10 minutes; do not boil. Turn heat down to very low; let simmer until flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

Just No one
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The tea was very flavorful and comforting.


Sunshine Shein
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The tea is so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of lemon and honey.


MAHDI SAMADIEH
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The tea is flavorful and refreshing.


Magnus H√∏genni
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This tea is amazing! It's so flavorful and warming. I love the spices that are used in it.


Amexbananex
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's the best Russian tea I've ever had.


Prias Maria
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This is my new favorite tea! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love sipping on it on a cold winter day.


Jaime Ramos
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I made this tea for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Kabenge Abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The tea is flavorful and refreshing.


Mirlinda Jakupi
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This tea is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and spices.


phyrouza ntsoma
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I've made this tea several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and comforting, perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's also so easy to make, just a few simple ingredients.


angie l
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Just made this tonight and it was an absolute hit! My family loved it and said it was the best Russian tea they've ever had. It was so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I had on hand. Will definitely be making this again soon.