Russian Tea
- 1 gallon Water
- 6 bags Black Tea
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Cloves
- 3 cups Orange Juice
- 48 ounces, fluid Pineapple Juice
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1. Put water, tea bags, and cinnamon in a large, non-reactive pot. Put cloves in a tea ball and drop into the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2. Once it starts boiling, turn heat down to medium-low. Let gently simmer for 15 -20 minutes.
- 3. Add orange juice and pineapple juice. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into pot, then drop lemon halves in, also. Add sugar and stir.
- 4. Turn heat to low and keep below a simmer. Let all the goodness blend together for at least an hour. Then start tasting.
- 5. I like a good balance of flavors. Some folks like it more fruity or less clove-y. Let it all steep until you get the balance you like-when an involuntary "mmm... " escapes your lips, it's ready. Then remove the tea bags, cinnamon, cloves and lemon. Then try to be nice and share with others. It's hard, believe me.
gallon water, black tea, cinnamon, cloves, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon, sugar
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/russian-tea/ (may not work)