I frequently find myself whisked back to my childhood as the holidays approach, with a whiff of cloves and oranges, or perhaps hearing a few notes of “Silver Bells,” my grandma’s favorite carol. Russian Tea evokes memories of so many frosty winter gatherings, and so that’s what I’m sharing with you today. I know, it’s not a trendy coffee drink (which as you know, I have absolutely nothing against!) or am invigorating herbal blend…but it warms you to your core and comforts body and soul.
Russian Tea
2 cups sugar
2 cups orange-flavored breakfast drink (yes, that’s Tang)
2/3 cup presweetened lemonade mix
1/2 cup instant tea mix
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp ground cloves
Directions: Stir it all together and package in cute containers!
Make 4-1/2 cups
Directions to give with the mix:
To serve, place 2 heaping tablespoons mix in a mug. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir well.
Of course, I created some cute labels to go on jars or pillow boxes…and you can download them so easily! They’re sized to punch out with a 2-1/2” circle punch and will print 12 to a sheet.
Click here to download the printable labels
Oh, I remember this drink! I loved it! I had it first when I was 16 and it was a staple in the work room for the staff at the library I worked at. I had some and it was fabulous. You just brought me back wonderful memories of my public library days and how cozy it was there in the winter months. :)Thanks for sharing this.
Russian Tea–haven’t thought of it for years! Thanks for the reminder. Both Mr. Wonderful and I used to drink it all the time and loved it. Wonder how that happens? Thanks for the fun reminder and the adorable labels. Now off to find some Tang…
I’ve never had Russian Tea before, but I’m going to make it, for us and for some friends!