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Russian Tea Non Tea Recipe

Warm up your holidays with this fragrant, non-tea beverage! A family favorite, this comforting drink bursts with the flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and orange. Inspired by a classic, this recipe skips the tea for a unique and delicious twist perfect for cozy nights. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 187.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
Russian Tea Non Tea

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Ingredients for Russian Tea Non Tea

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How to Make Russian Tea Non Tea

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Allow the spice mixture to steep, covered, for 10 minutes.
  4. While the spices steep, prepare one 12-ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate according to package directions.
  5. In a separate small saucepan, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Add the dissolved sugar mixture to the saucepan with the steeped spices.
  7. Stir in the prepared orange juice concentrate, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 5 cups of water.
  8. Gently heat through (do not boil).
  9. Serve warm, garnished with a strip of orange zest.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g

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