Retro Russian Tea

Take a nostalgic sip of cozy comfort with Retro Russian Tea, a delightful vintage-inspired beverage that combines the zesty sweetness of Tang orange drink mix, a touch of lemonade, and the warming spices of cinnamon and cloves. This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples like instant tea powder and granulated sugar to create a perfectly spiced, citrus-infused drink that's ready in minutes. Simply mix, store, and enjoy a steaming cup of this aromatic tea blend whenever you crave a soothing treat. Perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings, Retro Russian Tea is a flavorful throwback that's as comforting as it is convenient.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Instant tea powder
1 cup Tang orange drink mix
0.5 cup Lemonade drink mix
0.5 cup Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
8 cups Hot water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant tea powder, Tang orange drink mix, lemonade drink mix, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

Step 2

Whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage or immediate use.

Step 4

To prepare the tea, boil 8 cups of water.

Step 5

In each serving mug, add 2 tablespoons of the prepared mix and pour in 1 cup of hot water.

Step 6

Stir well until the mix is fully dissolved.

Step 7

Adjust sweetness or spice, if desired, by adding more mix to taste.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy the warm, citrusy, and spiced flavors of Retro Russian Tea.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2240 grams (2240.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1256

Total Fat 0.20g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 146mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 333.60g	121%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 321.20g
Protein 0.20g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254mg	20%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 22mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.1%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.8%