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Old Fashioned Russian Tea Mix (Made with Tang)

An easy homemade Russian tea mix made with Tang, instant tea, and cinnamon. Mix it up, measure it out, and add hot water for a warm, spiced drink.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drink Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tang, or other powdered orange drink mix
  • 3/4 cup instant iced tea with lemon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Make The Tea Mix:

  • Add the first three ingredients to a bowl
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  • Mix them together with a whisk so they're well combined
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  • Spoon into a jar and put the lid on for storage
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To Make a Cup of Tea:

  • Boil water
  • Add 2 spoonfuls of mix to a cup
    Two orange mugs, one with a silver spoon, beside a jar of beige powder and an orange kettle.
  • Add 12 oz hot water and stir to combine
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  • Taste and add more water or tea mix to your liking
  • Optional ingredients can be added as desired when serving
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Notes

Add Ins, you can add these to the cup or the jar of mix as desired: 
  • cinnamon red hots
  • lemonade powder
  • apple pie spice
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • cloves
  • nutmeg
  • allspice 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.004g | Fat: 0.001g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg