*REAL* RUSSIAN TEA
No, Russian Tea is NOT made with Tang!! It is black tea. In Russia, they have a bit of a different brewing/serving process. Cook time is steep time; edit to suit your tastes. Found at good ole Wikipedia. Plus, we had close Russian friends years ago who made us tea & poppyseed cake. Good stuff!
Provided by Beth Renzetti
Categories Hot Drinks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. A notable feature of Russian tea culture is the two-step brewing process. Firstly, tea concentrate (Russian: заварка) is prepared: a quantity of dry tea sufficient for several persons is brewed in a small teapot.
- 2. Then, each person pours some quantity of this concentrate into the cup and mixes it with hot water; thus, one can make one's tea as strong as one wants, according to one's taste.
- 3. Sugar, lemon, honey or jam can then be added freely.
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Abrham Kayesso
kayesso-abrham24@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new tea recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper!
Adelowo Sarah
sarah_a80@yahoo.comThis tea is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
PártyTìmę CODM
codmp@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this tea. The honey and lemon are the perfect complement to the black tea.
Monir Khan
monirkhan@hotmail.comThis tea is a delicious and refreshing way to start my day.
Lynda Ruegsegger
l66@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to enjoy a cup of tea on a cold winter day.
Paul Cruickshank
c_paul@yahoo.comCan I make this tea in advance and store it in the refrigerator?
Debbie Aldrich
a48@hotmail.co.ukI'm allergic to honey. Can I use a different sweetener, such as sugar or stevia?
Chamesh Madushan
madushanc31@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend experimenting with different types of tea and sweeteners to find your perfect combination.
Ezekiel Omoko
e.omoko13@gmail.comI found that the tea was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some spices, such as cinnamon or cloves, to give it more flavor.
Muhammad Mujeeb
mujeebm67@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey or sugar.
DaveDoesVR
davedoesvr@hotmail.comI've never had Russian tea before, but this recipe is making me want to try it!
Jay Montenegro
montenegro_j36@yahoo.comThis tea is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to soothe a sore throat.
Yaniyah Cruz
yaniyah_cruz31@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses all-natural ingredients. I can feel good about serving this tea to my family and friends.
SAAA “SAAA2009” 2009
2009_s56@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this tea without any problems.
Ahmed Mohammed
mohammeda80@yahoo.comThis recipe is a real keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The tea is so flavorful and aromatic, and the honey and lemon add just the right amount of sweetness and tartness.