Russian Tea: The Best Cozy Recipe for Homemade Comfort
Warm up with a cozy cup of Russian Tea, the perfect blend of tea and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea
- 1 tablespoon instant tea
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot.
- Add loose black tea and instant tea; steep for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in orange juice and sugar, mixing until dissolved.
- Add spices: cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- For added zest, try using fresh ginger slices.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg