Name: Russian Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 qt water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 2 black tea bags; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

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Russian Tea

Courses: Beverages

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 qt water
³⁄₄ cup sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp cinnamon
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp ground cloves
2 black tea bags
¹⁄₂ cup lemon juice
¹⁄₃ cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Instructions

Measure water into 2 quart batter bowl; add sugar. Place cinnamon and cloves on a piece of cheesecloth and secure with string. Add spices and tea bags to the water. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until steamy hot, stirring once. Remove spice and tea bags. Add remaining ingredients. To serve, pour in microwave safe cups. Microwave 30-60 seconds to heat, if necessary.