RUSSIAN TEA I

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This is a fragrant hot beverage tailor-made for the holidays. The scent of cloves and cinnamon will perfume your home.

Provided by Cynthia

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup white sugar
2 (6 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate
1 ½ lemons, juiced
8 cups water
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, then stir in ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and ground cloves. Allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare frozen orange juice concentrate according to the directions on the can.
  • Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water, and stir into spice mixture. Mix in orange juice, lemon juice, and 5 cups water. Heat through. Serve with a garnish of orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

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