Russian Tea Recipe

This is another recipe for the powdered drink mix series. While we don't normally advocate for using store-bought drink mixes, there are times when they are useful and they are a great option for your food storage or preparedness plan. Why? Because even if they have more sugar than you would normally allow, they add variety to your diet. They can encourage people to stay hydrated by making plain water more appealing. They can also help to mask the taste of stale or purified water, especially if you have used iodine or chlorine to purify your drinking water.

Should you find yourself in an emergency situation where you are having to use your stored drink mixes, it will be helpful to have the option to make a variety of flavors. You don't want food fatigue to keep you and your loved ones from staying properly hydrated.

Russian Tea calls for several mixes you might already keep in your pantry: instant tea, orange drink mix (the original recipe calls for Tang), lemonade mix (the original recipe calls for Wyler's), and a few spices. If you can find healthy options without food dye or preservatives for these mixes, we encourage you to use those (and please let us know where you found them in the comments below!). This recipe is traditionally served hot and might be a good one to keep in your preparedness plan.

Russian Tea

1 c. instant tea

2 c. orange drink mix (Tang)

1 1/4 c. sugar

2/3 c. lemonade mix

1 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. cloves


Mix together well. Store in an airtight container. To make: use 2 t. (or to taste) to one cup of boiling water.


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