From-Scratch Russian Tea Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

black tea

🥗Healthier: green tea

💰Cheaper: generic tea bags

Green tea offers health benefits and a lighter flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: cinnamon sticks

Nutmeg adds warmth and spice without the cost of sticks.

Combine water, orange juice and zest, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.

Remove the tea bags and strain the fruit and spices out.

Add sugar, to taste, and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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