Russian Tea Recipe

Warm up with this comforting and flavorful authentic Russian Tea recipe! A simple yet elegant beverage, perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a delicious, spiced tea. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 87.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Russian Tea

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How to Make Russian Tea

  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
  2. Add 4 black tea bags (such as English Breakfast or Earl Grey), 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves, and 1 star anise to the boiling water.
  3. Steep the tea and spices for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste).
  5. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, ensuring the tea doesn't boil.
  6. Remove the tea bags and spices using a fine-mesh strainer or spoon.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of your homemade Russian Tea!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g