April's Russian Tea Recipe

This heartwarming April's Russian Tea recipe is a family favorite, perfect for cozying up during the holidays. Aromatic spices blend beautifully with rich black tea and a touch of citrus for a comforting and delicious beverage. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it's the perfect festive drink to impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 133.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for April's Russian Tea

  • 4 black tea bags
  • 4 cups water
  • 0 ground cinnamon
  • 0 ground cloves
  • 0 pineapple juice
  • 0 frozen orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 0 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

  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 4 black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the tea.
  5. Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pitcher or individual mugs.
  6. 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

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