Best Mamas Old Fashioned Russian Tea Recipes

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GRANDMA'S RUSSIAN TEA



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I grew up drinking this tea at my grandmother's house. I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas. It is perfect to let simmer on the stove to make the house smell good and to serve to guests. I have no idea why its called 'Russian' tea; that is just what my grandmother always called it. Use any tea you like. I've used regular black tea, decaf, and cinnamon spice, and it's all great. If using spiced tea, you may want to adjust the amount of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. This is also great reheated!

Provided by SJTOOLE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 family-sized tea bags
1 quart boiling water
1 ½ quarts water
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Steep tea bags in boiling water until the tea is of desired strength, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  • Combine 1 1/2 quarts water, cloves, and cinnamon together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir brewed tea, pineapple juice, sugar, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and allspice into the boiling water to dissolve the sugar. Serve immediately or reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 34.3 g

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

RUSSIAN TEA MIX



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Russian Tea is a cozy, delicious citrus-tea mixture, enhanced with warm mulling spices. The mixture itself can be stored for months on the shelf. When ready to serve, simply add hot water and stir.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry orange drink mix (i.e. Tang)
1 cup instant tea
2 cups sugar
1.25 ounce package unsweetened package lemonade mix (e.g. unsweetened Kool-Aid mix)
2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 9.8 g

RUSSIAN TEA



Russian Tea image

I love this tangy beverage on a cold winter's morning when I want something tasty and hot, but don't want coffee! It makes a great gift from your kitchen, too! If calories are your concern, use an artificially sweetened orange drink mix, eliminate the sugar and sweeten to taste with sugar substitute.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 10m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup instant tea powder
2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 (3 ounce) package powdered lemonade mix
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine instant tea powder, orange drink mix, lemonade powder, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed jar.
  • To use, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup hot or cold water. Adjust to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

RUSSIAN TEA (NO MIXES)



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Russian tea is a great wintertime beverage my mom always made. Love it at Christmas...always makes the house smell good! Great hot or cold!

Provided by juliebug216

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 gallon water, divided
4 family-size tea bags
2 cups white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Boil 2 quarts water in a pot. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 20 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  • Combine remaining 2 quarts water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a separate pot. Bring to a boil. Add the brewed tea, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

RUSSIAN TEA MIX



Russian Tea Mix image

-Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 36 servings (4-1/2 cups mix)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups instant orange drink mix
1 cup instant unflavored tea
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons sugar-sweetened lemonade mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, add 2 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

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INSTANT RUSSIAN TEA



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This is an instant tea mix that can be given as a gift in a large jar. It tastes like mulled cider.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup instant tea powder
2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
3 ounces lemonade-flavor drink powder
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together powdered drink mixes, sugar, and spices. Place in jars.
  • Instructions to include with gift: 1. Place 2 to 3 rounded teaspoonfuls in a cup. 2. Add boiling water and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 6.8 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

RUSSIAN TEA



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield About 4-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts :

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