Best 9 Mamas Old Fashioned Russian Tea Recipes

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**Mama's Old-Fashioned Russian Tea: A Journey Through Culinary History**

Embrace the rich flavors and traditions of Russian culture with our curated collection of Mama's Old-Fashioned Russian Tea recipes. Steeped in history and brimming with unique flavors, these delightful concoctions invite you to indulge in the comforting warmth of Russian hospitality. From the classic black tea infused with aromatic herbs to the invigorating berry infusions and the soothing samovar gatherings, each recipe offers a tantalizing journey through Russia's culinary heritage. Discover the secrets behind these cherished beverages, passed down through generations, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture that surrounds them. Whether you seek a refreshing pick-me-up or a cozy evening companion, our selection of Russian tea recipes promises an unforgettable experience for tea enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S RUSSIAN TEA



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I grew up drinking this tea at my grandmother's house. I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas. It is perfect to let simmer on the stove to make the house smell good and to serve to guests. I have no idea why its called 'Russian' tea; that is just what my grandmother always called it. Use any tea you like. I've used regular black tea, decaf, and cinnamon spice, and it's all great. If using spiced tea, you may want to adjust the amount of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. This is also great reheated!

Provided by SJTOOLE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 family-sized tea bags
1 quart boiling water
1 ½ quarts water
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Steep tea bags in boiling water until the tea is of desired strength, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  • Combine 1 1/2 quarts water, cloves, and cinnamon together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir brewed tea, pineapple juice, sugar, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and allspice into the boiling water to dissolve the sugar. Serve immediately or reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 34.3 g

MOM'S RUSSIAN TEA



Mom's Russian Tea image

Nothing powdered or instant here. Just pure natural flavors to sip on a cold winter day. Smells great while it's brewing too. Vitamin C never tasted so good!

Provided by DonB5750

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups water, separated
4 family-size black tea bags (such as Lipton®)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
½ cup lemon juice
6 cloves whole cloves, or more to taste
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and return pot to medium heat.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a separate pot. Add sugar; stir well until dissolved. Pour mixture into the stockpot with the tea. Add pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice. Stir.
  • Put cloves in a tea ball and place into the stockpot with the tea-juice mixture. Cook for 10 minutes; do not boil. Turn heat down to very low; let simmer until flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES I



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This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations. This year will be the first for number 5!!! 'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season!

Provided by THEAUNT708

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine the 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and flour; stir into the butter mixture until just blended. Mix in the chopped walnuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. I also like to roll mine in the sugar a second time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

AUNT DOROTHY'S RUSSIAN TEA



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When I was growing up I always looked forward to the Russian Tea that my Aunt Dorothy made every Christmas Eve. As soon as the weather turned chilly, I would start longing for a hot, steamy cup. It wasn't unitl I was away at college that I finally thought to ask her for the recipe! I place the whole cloves into a tea ball strainer so they're easy to remove when the tea is ready. If you don't have a tea ball, you can place the cloves in cheesecloth as directed. -Sharon Flenniken, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)
12 cups water
6 tea bags
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place cloves and cinnamon stick on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place in a 6-qt. stockpot., Add water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 5 minutes according to taste. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Discard spice bag and tea bags. Stir juice mixture into tea. Serve immediately.

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MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED RUSSIAN TEA



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Our instant Russian Tea mixes with Tang and instant tea powder are good, but nothing can compare to coming in to the wonderful aroma of this old-fashioned beverage as it simmers on the stove! It brings back special memories of Christmas time when I was a child and this was our "special holiday treat" during World War II.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 gallon water
15 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
4 regular-size tea bags
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Boil water with cloves and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes in large non-aluminum pot.
  • Remove from heat, add the tea bags and cover.
  • Allow mixture to"steep" for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • After steeping process is completed, combine in another sauce pan the orange, pineapple, and lemon juices with the sugar.
  • Heat gently, stirring to melt and mix the sugar.
  • Drain spices from tea mixture.
  • Combine the tea and juice mixtures.
  • Heat and enjoy!
  • NOTE: Preparation time does not include"steeping time".

RUSSIAN TEA MIX



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Russian Tea is a cozy, delicious citrus-tea mixture, enhanced with warm mulling spices. The mixture itself can be stored for months on the shelf. When ready to serve, simply add hot water and stir.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry orange drink mix (i.e. Tang)
1 cup instant tea
2 cups sugar
1.25 ounce package unsweetened package lemonade mix (e.g. unsweetened Kool-Aid mix)
2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 9.8 g

RUSSIAN TEA



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Friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness every time they sip this tasty tea. Red-hots add a spicy seasonal touch to this easy-to-make gift mix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield About 4-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups orange breakfast drink mix
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened instant tea
1 envelope (.23 ounce) unsweetened lemonade soft drink mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup red-hot candies
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare hot tea: Place 2 teaspoons tea mix in a mug; stir in boiling water until mix is dissolved. Yield: 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts :

RUSSIAN TEA



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I love this tangy beverage on a cold winter's morning when I want something tasty and hot, but don't want coffee! It makes a great gift from your kitchen, too! If calories are your concern, use an artificially sweetened orange drink mix, eliminate the sugar and sweeten to taste with sugar substitute.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 10m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup instant tea powder
2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 (3 ounce) package powdered lemonade mix
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine instant tea powder, orange drink mix, lemonade powder, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed jar.
  • To use, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup hot or cold water. Adjust to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

RUSSIAN TEA MIX



Russian Tea Mix image

-Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 36 servings (4-1/2 cups mix)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups instant orange drink mix
1 cup instant unflavored tea
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons sugar-sweetened lemonade mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, add 2 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh herbs, spices, and fruits.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the blintz filling, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the filling from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the Blintzes Over Medium Heat: Cook the blintzes over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the Blintzes Immediately: Blintzes are best served immediately after they are cooked.
  • Make Ahead: You can make the blintz filling and batter ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze the Blintzes: Cooked blintzes can be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the blintzes overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, pan-fry the blintzes over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Mama's Old-Fashioned Russian Tea is an impressive and unique way to enjoy a special occasion with family and friends. The blintzes are a delectable combination of sweet and savory flavors, while the tea is a refreshing and aromatic accompaniment. With careful preparation and attention to detail, this traditional Russian recipe can be easily recreated in your own home. So, gather your loved ones, brew a pot of tea, and indulge in the timeless flavors of this classic dish.

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