Russian Tea
Russian Tea is a warm citrus punch that's perfect for a chilly day. Makes approximately 3 quarts.
Servings 14 servings
Calories 98kcal
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- 10 tea bags such as English Breakfast or Lipton
- 4 cups orange juice fresh-squeezed, pulp removed
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed, pulp removed
- 1 cup granulated sugar to taste
- 10 whole cloves
Instructions
- 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.2 quarts water, 10 tea bags
- Return the tea to medium-low heat. Add orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar and cloves. Stir until sugar is dissolved.4 cups orange juice, 1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup lemon juice, 1 cup granulated sugar, 10 whole cloves
- 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
Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:
- 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: 8oz | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg
