Instant Russian Tea

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This instant Russian tea mix can be given as a gift in a jar. It tastes like mulled cider.

A small mug of instant Russian tea, with a jar of instant tea in the background
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
3 half-pint jars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 2 cups orange-flavor drink powder

  • 3 ounces lemonade-flavor drink powder

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup instant tea powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make instant Russian tea

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  2. Combine both drink powders in a large bowl.

    A large glass bowl of orange drink powder and lemonade drink powder being whisked together

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  3. Mix in sugar, tea powder, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves until well combined.

    A glass bowl of dry instant Russian tea being whisked together

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  4. Divide mixture among three pint-sized jars.

    A large glass bowl of instant Russian tea, with two pint jars full of tea powder

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  5. Write the following instructions on three gift tags: "Place 2 to 3 rounded teaspoonfuls into a cup, add boiling water, and serve."

    A hand writing serving instructions on tags

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  6. Seal the jars and attach the gift tags.

    A glass pint jar of instant Russian tea with a brown tag with serving instructions

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Recipe Tip

Each jar will make about 16 servings.

107 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50 Calories
13g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Potassium 37mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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