How To Make Spiced Tea/ Russian Tea/ Friendship Tea Mix. Perfect Gift Or To Drink On A Cold Day.

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.

Measure out 6 cups of Tang and pour it into a large container.

Measure out 3/4 cup of instant tea and add it to the container.

Add 2 cups of sugar to the mixture.

Measure out 2 cups of lemonade powder and add it to the container.

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cloves to the mixture.

Whisk the mixture until well combined, or shake in a container with a lid.

Use a funnel to scoop the mixture into half pint jars for gifting.

To make a cup of spiced tea, add 2 heaping teaspoons of the mix to a cup of boiling water.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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