Ingredients for April's Russian Tea
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 cups water
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- pineapple juice
- frozen orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Splenda brown sugar blend
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
- 1 star anise
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How to Make April's Russian Tea
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- Add 4 black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and discard. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste), 2 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches), and 1 star anise.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the tea.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pitcher or individual mugs.
- Serve warm or chilled. For a warm beverage, reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until desired temperature is reached. To chill, refrigerate until thoroughly cold.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
0g
Carbs
10g
