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Sugar Free Russian Tea

A cozy, sugar-free beverage blending spiced tea with citrus for a delightful experience on chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or 4 tea bags
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • Stevia or erythritol to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Strainer (optional)
  • Cups for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the black tea leaves or tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ground cinnamon and cloves.
  4. Add the freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices to the mixture.
  5. Stir in your choice of stevia or erythritol.
  6. Reduce the heat and let the tea simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. If you used loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
  8. Pour the tea into cups and enjoy it warm.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a slice of fresh orange or lemon to each cup before serving.