Friendship Teas

This is sometimes called Russian tea; these are easy to make, keep well and make nice hostess gifts; just include the recipe on the bag or jar!

Friendship Tea (1)

Ingredients:
1 jar (18 oz.) Tang orange-flavored breakfast drink
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup presweetened lemonade mix
1/2 cup instant tea
1 apricot Jell-O (3 oz. box )
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine these dry ingredients and store in an airtight container. This recipe makes 50 servings so it is perfect for dividing up and giving away as gifts. Put these directions on the gift jar: Use 1 ˝ tablespoons per cup of hot water.

Friendship Tea (2)

Ingredients:
1 jar (18 oz.) orange-flavored Tang
2 cups sugar

1/2 cup red cinnamon candy, often called “red hots’
1/3 cup instant tea mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To serve, stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of mix into 1 cup hot water. Stir until the candies dissolve.

Back to Recipe Page