Orange Crystal Russian Tea Recipes

RUSSIAN TEA I

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, then stir in ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and ground cloves. Allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
• Prepare frozen orange juice concentrate according to the directions on the can.
• Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water, and stir into spice mixture. Mix in orange juice, lemon juice, and 5 cups water. Heat through. Serve with a garnish of orange zest.

GRANDMA'S RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Steep tea bags in boiling water until the tea is of desired strength, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
• Combine 1 1/2 quarts water, cloves, and cinnamon together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir brewed tea, pineapple juice, sugar, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and allspice into the boiling water to dissolve the sugar. Serve immediately or reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until ready to serve.

RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine instant tea powder, orange drink mix, lemonade powder, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed jar.
• To use, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup hot or cold water. Adjust to taste.

SUGAR-FREE SPICED TEA (RUSSIAN) TEA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
• To make a cup, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mix to 1 cup of hot water.
• To give as a gift, package in 1 cup containers and attach the recipe and the nutritional information which is as follows (according to the website where I got this):.
• 3 calories per 1 cup serving. 0 fat, 0 cholesterol and 1 milligram sodium to a cup.

ORANGE CRYSTAL RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Mix ingredients well.
• Store in covered jar.
• For Tea: Use 1 rounded Tbsp of mixture to each 8 oz. of hot water.

MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Boil water with cloves and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes in large non-aluminum pot.
• Remove from heat, add the tea bags and cover.
• Allow mixture to"steep" for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• After steeping process is completed, combine in another sauce pan the orange, pineapple, and lemon juices with the sugar.
• Heat gently, stirring to melt and mix the sugar.
• Drain spices from tea mixture.
• Combine the tea and juice mixtures.
• Heat and enjoy!
• NOTE: Preparation time does not include"steeping time".

SUGAR-FREE RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To prepare one serving, add 1/4 teaspoon of mix to 3/4 cup of hot water; stir well.

TODD'S RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Place 3 qts of water in a large pot, and add cloves and cinnamon sticks.
• Bring water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and place a mesh tea-infusion basket of tea (or 3 teabags) into the pot. Steep tea for only 5 minutes.
• After removing the tea-infusion basket or teabags, add sugar to the pot and stir until it dissolves.
• Add cans of concentrate, plus 2 qts of water.
• Bring the whole mixture up to temperature and serve hot.
• This tea refrigerates well for a few days with the cloves and cinnamon sticks removed. Always serve hot, though.

RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil and turn off heat.
• Add tea bags and spices.
• Cover and leave for 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags and spices from water.
• Add sugar and juices.
• Mix well and reheat.

INSTANT RUSSIAN TEA MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine orange drink mix, sugar, tea powder, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well and store in an airtight container.
• To serve, put 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Adjust to taste.

RUSSIAN TEA (NO MIXES)

Steps:

• Boil 2 quarts water in a pot. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 20 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
• Combine remaining 2 quarts water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a separate pot. Bring to a boil. Add the brewed tea, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.

AUNT DOROTHY'S RUSSIAN TEA

Steps:

• Place cloves and cinnamon stick on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place in a 6-qt. stockpot., Add water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 5 minutes according to taste. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Discard spice bag and tea bags. Stir juice mixture into tea. Serve immediately.