Russian Tea

Warm up your soul with a cozy cup of Russian Tea, a delightful blend of bold black tea, citrusy juices, and warming spices. This classic recipe combines the richness of black tea steeped to perfection with the zesty flavors of orange, pineapple, and lemon juice, sweetened just right with granulated sugar. Enhanced by the comforting aroma of ground cinnamon and cloves, this spiced tea is simmered gently to create a harmonious medley of flavors. Perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings, Russian Tea is a heartwarming beverage that’s easy to prepare and serves as an elegant alternative to traditional tea. Serve it hot in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for an aromatic and visually appealing treat. Ideal for cozy moments or holiday sipping, this recipe is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 bags Black tea bags
• 4 cups Boiling water
• 2 cups Orange juice
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Add the ground cinnamon and ground cloves, stirring well to combine.

Step 5

Simmer the mixture gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the tea from the heat and strain if necessary to remove any pulp or spice sediment.

Step 7

Serve the Russian Tea hot in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for decoration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1855.6 grams (1855.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	769

Total Fat 2.10g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.10g	69%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 175.30g
Protein 4.40g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 1217mg	26%

*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: 2.4%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 95.4%