RUSSIAN TEA (ALL NATURAL)

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Remember Lara's little kitchen in the country town in Dr. Zhivago? I believe that this is how that kitchen must have smelled --spiced tea brewing in the warmth while the cold winds rage outside. Recipe from Whole Foods.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups cold water
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
4 black tea bags (0r a generous tablespoon of loose tea)
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring water, cinnamon stick and cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan; remove from heat and add tea.
  • Steep, covered, for 5 minutes. Strain and discard the tea leaves and whole spices.
  • In a small saucepan, heat orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and nutmeg. Warm until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the juice mixture to the tea. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
  • Reheat (don't boil!) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12, Protein 0.3

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