Russian Tea Recipe with Tang | Friendship Tea Recipe | Spiced Tea Mix
Old-fashioned Russian Tea recipe with Tang, instant tea, lemonade mix, and warm spices. This instant spiced tea mix known as friendship tea is perfect for cozy winter evenings and makes a beautiful homemade holiday gift.
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant black tea powder regular or decaf, unsweetened
- 2 cups Tang orange drink mix
- 1 cup lemonade drink mix powdered
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Combine the dry ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add the instant tea, Tang, lemonade mix, ground cinnamon and ground cloves. Add optional cardamom or allspice, and sugar if using.
Mix well
- Whisk until everything is evenly combined and the color is uniform. The spices should be well distributed throughout the mix.
Store the mix
- Transfer the friendship tea mix to clean, dry, airtight jars or containers. Label with the name, date, and serving directions.
To make a cup of friendship tea
- Add 1 tablespoon of friendship tea mix to a mug. Pour 6–8 oz hot water over the top and stir until dissolved. Taste and adjust, adding a bit more mix for a stronger, sweeter tea or more hot water for a milder cup.
Notes
Sweetness: This recipe is moderate in sweetness by design. If you prefer it sweeter, increase the Tang slightly or add a few tablespoons of sugar to the mix.
Decaf option: Use decaf instant tea so you can enjoy this spiced tea in the evening.
Sugar-free variation: Swap the Tang and lemonade mix for sugar-free versions and adjust the amount of mix per cup to taste.
Gift idea:
Spoon the mix into small jars, decorate with ribbon and a tag, and include the directions: “Stir 1 tablespoon mix into 6–8 oz hot water.”
Iced version:
Decaf option: Use decaf instant tea so you can enjoy this spiced tea in the evening.
Sugar-free variation: Swap the Tang and lemonade mix for sugar-free versions and adjust the amount of mix per cup to taste.
Gift idea:
Spoon the mix into small jars, decorate with ribbon and a tag, and include the directions: “Stir 1 tablespoon mix into 6–8 oz hot water.”
Iced version:
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.01gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.03mg
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