This recipe is for a spiced tea (thus the title). A good friend of mine, Marilyn gave me this as a Christmas gift and it was great. I liked it so much that I made a batch for myself. It is one of those gift-in-a-jar type recipes, but I’m not sure where she got it so I can’t give a reference for a cookbook or website.
This tea is great for a cold winter morning, but the best time to drink it is when you have a cold or sore throat. I drink it every time I feel ill with a cold and it always makes me feel better. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the spices, the orange drink, or just the warmth of the liquid. Personally, I have not tried the iced tea version.
Friendship Tea
18 ounces Tang drink mix
1 cup instant iced tea
2 cups granulated sugar
1 package powdered lemonade mix
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix all ingredients well and place in a covered jar or other container. Use 2-3 tablespoons of tea mix to 1 cup of hot water. To make iced tea use 3-4 tablespoons of mix for 1 glass of cold water and add ice.
(Note: Spices will not dissolve completely and settle in the bottom of the cup.)
- Friendship Tea
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