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Instant Russian Tea is a hot beverage our family enjoys on Thanksgiving night as we decorate the Christmas tree, with strains of Point of Grace CD playing in the background. After this treasured family tradition we then reflect on our many blessings of the past year.
We love to drink the tea all winter but the first batch gets made just before Thanksgiving. It is delicious served to a group or enjoyed alone while quietly sitting by a beautifully lit Christmas tree in the evening. (Or for me, while looking at our Christmas village.)
Note of caution: Do not try and use whole cloves to save money by crushing them yourselves. Picking bits of cloves out of your tea is not fun. Not that I would know about that.
What is your favorite family Thanksgiving tradition?
- 1 lb. jar instant orange drink (Tang)
- 1 pkg. unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid
- ¾ cup unsweetened instant tea
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Mix all ingredients well and store in tightly closed container.
- Add to hot water as many teaspoons as desired to taste.
Need some ideas for holiday entertaining? This is the best frozen punch recipe ever! Serve Oreo Cheesecake Cookies or No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie and the desserts will be covered!
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Thanks, Marty. I had this recipe (or a similar one made with Tang) about 25 years ago and loved giving it as a gift in a glass jar. But I lost it many years ago. Thanks for helping me “find” it. Bless you, Gail
Hi, Gail. Thanks for visiting Marty’s Musings. I’m glad you found the Russian Tea Recipe. It is a big tradition at our house! Hope you are having a blessed holiday season.
My mom used to make this when we were growing up. Thanks for sharing. I think I’ll make this for my kids this week.
Hi, Jenny! Thanks for visiting Marty’s Musings! I’m glad you enjoyed the Instant Russian Tea recipe and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!
I am glad you posted this! My best friend served me some of this years ago, and I could never remember what it was called! I knew it had tang in it! Thank you so much for posting this recipe! YAY!
Amy
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I love this – we drank it during the holidays when I was a kid. I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table for the Holidays – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-holiday-ideas.html
This looks great. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I would love for you to visit me and see the centerpiece at my Thanksgiving table I am visiting you from Savvy Southern Style!
This sounds wonderful. Do you prepare it like you would packets of hot chocolate? How much do you recommend adding to a mug of hot water? Thanks for sharing! Linda @www.paperseedlings.com
Hey, Lisa! I couldn’t remember whether I sent you a message on my Russian Tea but I wanted to let you know you really just use enough for your taste. Heat some hot water (microwave is fine) and add the mix and you’re done! Thanks for visiting Marty’s Musings.
This sounds super delicious!
I remember making this many, many years ago. It was so good! I’m definitely going to make it this year! So glad you shared it!
Oh yum, this sounds good! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
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This is similar to a tea recipe from my grandmother… and I love having this every winter. Thanks for bringing up great memories! And thank you for linking up at I Gotta Create!
<3 Christina
That looks so good, Marty!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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This used to be my favorite cold weather drink and I haven’t seen the recipe in years. I’m looking forward to making it again. I know it will bring back lots of good memories.
Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Ah, an old favorite! Long ago lost the recipe for this – glad to have found it!
Hey, Lisa! I’m glad you found my Russian Tea recipe. It is always a huge hit on our home!
Marty@Marty’s Musings