Russian Tea

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Makes

About 4-1/4 cups

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022
Friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness every time they sip this tasty tea. Red-hots add a spicy seasonal touch to this easy-to-make gift mix.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orange breakfast drink mix
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened instant tea
  • 1 envelope (.23 ounce) unsweetened lemonade soft drink mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup red-hot candies
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):
  • 1 cup boiling water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. To prepare hot tea: Place 2 teaspoons tea mix in a mug; stir in boiling water until mix is dissolved. Yield: 1 serving.
To prepare hot tea: Place 2 teaspoons tea mix in a mug; stir in boiling water until mix is dissolved. Yield: 1 serving.