From-Scratch Russian Tea Recipe
Prep Time:
7 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 oranges, juiced and zested
  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • ΒΌ cup sugar, plus more to taste
  • 4 black tea bags
Directions
  1. Combine water, orange juice and zest, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags and strain the fruit and spices out.
  5. Add sugar, to taste, and serve warm.