Mama’s Russian Tea
Mama’s Russian Tea is a warm citrus punch perfect for a chilly day.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Liquids
- 2 quarts water
- 4 cups orange juice fresh-squeezed, pulp removed
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed, pulp removed
Tea and Flavorings
- 10 bags tea such as English Breakfast or Lipton
- 1 cup granulated sugar to taste
- 10 whole cloves
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Let steep until rich in color, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard.
- Return the tea to medium-low heat. Add orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar and cloves. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, then lower the heat to keep warm or remove from heat. Serve warm, or allow to cool and serve iced.
- Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Use real juices, not powdered mix, for the best flavor. If you don't like pulp, strain the juices before you add them into the mix. Take the presentation up a notch with a garnish of star anise, cinnamon sticks or citrus slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ozCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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