How to Make Grandma's Russian Tea - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Each bite or sip carries with it the memories and flavors of those who came before, making every dish a delicious connection to the past. One such recipe is Grandma's Russian Tea, a warm and comforting beverage that has been a beloved staple in our family for as long as I can remember.

My grandmother, a first-generation Russian immigrant, brought this recipe with her when she came to A...

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Ingredients

  • 2 family-sized tea bags
  • 1 quart boiling water
  • 1 ½ quarts water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 quarts

  • Steep tea bags in boiling water until tea is of desired strength, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  • Combine 1 1/2 quarts water, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a large pot; bring to a boil.
  • Add brewed tea, pineapple juice, sugar, orange juice and lemonade concentrates, and allspice to the boiling water; stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Serve immediately, or reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 187mg