How To Make Russian Tea! - Our Christmas Tradition

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.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add the large tea bag to the boiling water and cover the pot to let it steep.

Turn off the heat and set a timer for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add 1 quart of orange juice and 1 cup of pineapple juice to the pot.

Turn the heat back on and bring the mixture to almost a boil, then reduce to low heat to barely simmer.

Let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.

Leave the spice ball with the spices in the pot for another hour to an hour and a half, then remove it to avoid overpowering the tea with cloves.

Serve the tea warm, optionally from a crock pot for gatherings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: