When it's cold outside, there's nothing quite as cozy as sitting by a fire in your fuzzy pajamas with a hot beverage. Sometimes, however, I don't really want coffee in the evenings before bedtime. So, every year about this time, I whip up a batch of Russian Tea.
This stuff actually makes a fantastic teacher gift at Christmas. Just put some in a pretty little container with a nice little label - DONE! Several years ago, I was trying to decide on some Christams gifts for my girls' teachers and remembered my mom making Russian tea for teachers when I was younger. This particular recipe came from my mother in law and I've been told that it is some of the best ever! (I would have to agree!)
Even better - it could not be easier to make!
{A little history note - I have always wondered why this stuff is called "Russian" tea, so before typing this post I Googled it. According to wikipedia, this mixture bears little to no resemblance to the tea they actually drink in Russia. It first appeared in an American cookbook in 1925 and thee origin of its moniker is otherwise unknown.}
Ingredients
1 container of Tang (18-20 oz.)
3/4 cup instant tea with lemon
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. When finished, store in an airtight container.
To serve, add 3-4 Tablespoons to a mug of hot water (approximately 8-10 oz).
What hot beverage to you like to sip this time of year?
That sounds pretty damn good and will say I love to drink black tea or hot chocolate in the evenings, but would totally give this a try. thanks for sharing and love the gift idea, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janine! I love this stuff~
ReplyDeleteI am so with you on a hot beverage and flannel pants (in my case) and a fire going. Also, we light up our Christmas tree. So nice to just sit on the couch with a book or bad Christmas movie. My hot beverage of choice will always be coffee, but I can't do the caffeine, so it's decaf. With a generous helping of whipped cream!
ReplyDeleteI can't do coffee unless it has lots of sugar an creamer (preferably flavored). Sometimes that's just too heavy for me in the evening. Otherwise, I think what you described sounds just heavenly!
ReplyDeleteSounds and smells good - right through this post. I think I will make this as a teachers gift. Thanks - pinning. I like coffee but not decaf so I don't need to have it at night. When I want to sip on something warm I usually end up eating chocolate. That makes sense right?
ReplyDeleteMakes complete sense! :-) It is a great teacher gift! Thanks for pinning~
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never heard of this, but it sounds wonderful! I may have just figured out what to get all the teachers!! THanks!
ReplyDeleteLisa, my mom used to make this, and I'd completely forgotten all about it! I loved it! Thanks so much for the reminder and the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI am all about a holiday beverage, and I feel like my 5 y.o. would LOVE this! She is obsessed with tea! :)-Ashley
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Russian tea, Lisa. Thanks for sharing - I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Russian tea before, either, but it sounds like the perfect drink for when I have a cold! I'm definitely going to try it! I'm drinking some camomile tea right now. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of Russian tea before, but it looks delicious! I love orange in my tea.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great teacher gift! I have done it a couple times before. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Too bad we aren't close enough to sit down and have a cup together! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is great for kids because it's more Tang & sugar that anything else. My girls love it!
ReplyDeleteNever?? Well, I hope you like it!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful for when you have a cold or a sore throat. That's usually when I remember to make some!
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly very orange-y! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow!! This has a lot more Tang that tea, but it is yummy!
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope he likes it - even though it's not very Russian! :-)
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