Friendship Tea Recipe
A nostalgic and spiced citrus tea mix that is perfect for holiday gifting. This shelf-stable blend combines orange drink, tea, and warm spices for a comforting beverage ready in seconds.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Mason jars
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange-flavored drink (such as Tang)
- 1 1/3 cups unsweetened instant tea
- 1 cup lemonade drink mix (such as Country Time)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
Whisk the dry mix until it’s perfectly even
- Set out a large bowl that is completely dry. Pour in the orange drink powder, unsweetened instant tea, lemonade drink mix, and all the ground spices.
- Whisk the ingredients together patiently until the color of the powder is uniform and no dark streaks of spices remain.
Jar it up for fresh flavor later
- Spoon the tea mixture into clean, dry airtight jars and seal them tightly.
- Store the jars in a cool, dry place. For the best flavor, use the mix within 4 to 6 months.
Brew a mug the way it was meant to taste
- To serve, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tea mix to a mug. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and stir until the granules are completely dissolved.
Notes
Moisture Control: Use a bone-dry bowl and whisk because even a single drop of water can cause the entire batch to harden and clump.
Gifting Tip: Layer the powders in Mason jars for a beautiful presentation. Include a small card with brewing instructions: 1.5 tablespoons per cup of boiling water.
Flavor Variations: For a more gourmet twist, add a pinch of ground ginger or the seeds of a vanilla bean to the dry mix before jarring.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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