Best 20 Tea Recipes

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Embark on a global voyage of flavors with Alice's carefully curated collection of tea recipes. From the classic English Breakfast Tea to the refreshing Moroccan Mint Tea, our comprehensive guide offers a diverse range of beverages to suit every palate. Discover the secrets behind brewing the perfect cup of tea, exploring the intricacies of water temperature, steeping time, and the art of selecting the finest tea leaves. Whether you prefer the bold richness of black tea, the delicate elegance of green tea, or the soothing comfort of herbal tea, Alice's recipes provide a delightful journey into the world of this timeless beverage. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and an array of flavor combinations, our tea recipes promise an unforgettable experience, transforming every sip into a moment of pure bliss.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CHAI TEA



Chai Tea image

Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. -Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole cloves
2 whole peppercorns
4 tea bags
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place cloves and peppercorns in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aromas are released., Add the tea bags, sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk., Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk. Pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes image

A soft teacake that is best when one to two days old. You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drop of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.

Provided by RGA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 53m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Knead dough for a few turnns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

SMOOTH SWEET TEA



Smooth Sweet Tea image

Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!

Provided by cookincode3

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pinch baking soda
2 cups boiling water
6 tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
6 cups cool water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof, glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water, and add tea bags. Cover, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags, and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water, then refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHAI TEA LATTE



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My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they're feeling under the weather. I simplified this chai tea recipe by using the filter basket of our coffeepot. It's delicious and great after dinner! -Julie Plummer, Sykesville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tea bags
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
Optional: Whipped topping and ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the tea bags, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's directions. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar and creamer. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved. Pour milk mixture into mugs; stir in tea. If desired, dollop with whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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One sip and you'll likely agree that this is the best flavored tea you've ever tasted. -Chris Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8-1/4 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
5 tea bags
3 to 4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. , In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THE REAL LONG ISLAND ICED TEA



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There are a few impostors out there that claim to be Long Island Iced Teas. In actuality, there is only one correct way to make a LIIT... and this is it!

Provided by Sledge

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ fluid ounce vodka
½ fluid ounce rum
½ fluid ounce gin
½ fluid ounce tequila
½ fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste
1 lemon slice

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA



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This is the best iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes very close to the Good Host® brand we Canadians are used to.

Provided by WANDAREN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 green tea bags
4 orange pekoe tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
½ lemon, juiced
10 cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place green tea bags and black tea bags in a 1-gallon glass jar. Pour boiling water over tea bags; steep for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags; stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate until dissolved. Fill jar to the top with cold water; stir in lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

CHAI TEA MIX



Chai Tea Mix image

Instant Chai tea mix. You can spice it up even further by adding 1 teaspoon nutmeg and allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.

Provided by Jo

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 32m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, sugar and instant tea. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. In a blender or food processor, blend 1 cup at a time, until mixture is the consistency of fine powder.
  • To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons Chai tea mixture into a mug of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

BOBA MILK TEA RECIPE BY TASTY



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This classic boba milk tea was inspired by my experiences walking around Taiwan. Every cup of boba milk tea had this signature condensed milk flavor that fused perfectly with the concentrated black tea. A lot of stands also use whole milk, so if you're not a fan of condensed milk, whole milk will also give you an authentic taste of Taiwanese Boba Milk Tea! This drink is a thirst-quencher with a great caffeine kick. If you prefer your drinks to be less sweet, reduce the amount of brown sugar syrup or condensed milk during assembly. Don't have muscovado sugar? Swap it out for brown sugar!

Provided by Jasmine Pak

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup water, plus more as needed
¼ cup dark muscovado sugar, or brown sugar
¾ cup tapioca flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup dark muscovado sugar, or brown sugar
1 cup water
2 cups water
6 black tea bags
3 tablespoons half & half
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 cups ice, divided
wide-opening straw

Steps:

  • Make the boba pearls: Add the water and muscovado sugar to a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil, 3-4 minutes. Add a bit of the tapioca flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth. Add half of the remaining tapioca flour and stir vigorously until a sticky dough forms. Turn off the heat and add the remaining tapioca flour. Stir until the dough comes together in a ball (not all of the flour will be incorporated at this stage). Let cool slightly.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean surface. Knead until all of the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth, adding more flour or water as needed if the dough is too sticky or too dry.
  • Divide the dough into 2 portions. Roll the dough into long, thin ropes about ¼-inch (6.35 mm) thick, cutting in half crosswise if they get too long. Cut the ropes into ¼-inch (6.35 mm) pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place in a bowl with a bit of tapioca flour. Dust the balls with the flour to prevent them from sticking to each other.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shake off any excess flour from the tapioca pearls, then add to the boiling water. Stir to separate the pearls, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make the brown sugar syrup: Add the muscovado sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the syrup reduces slightly, 5-7 minutes. Pour the syrup into a large heatproof bowl.
  • Once the pearls have cooked through, drain and rinse with cold water. Add the pearls to the bowl with the brown sugar syrup and let sit for 30-60 minutes.
  • Make the black tea: In a medium pot over high heat, combine the water and tea bags. Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and let the tea cool to room temperature.
  • Make the milk mixture: In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the half-and-half and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
  • Assemble the boba milk tea: Add about ⅓ cup (80 ml) boba pearls and brown sugar syrup to the bottom of each glass. Top with 1½ cups (225 grams) ice, then add ½ cup (240 ml) black tea and 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture. Stir with a wide-opening straw, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Carbohydrate 146 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 99 grams

HOMEMADE PEACH TEA



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This delicious peach iced tea tastes eerily similar to a famous Italian chain restaurant's peach tea. Serve tea over ice and garnish with peach slices, if desired.

Provided by lxydn

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 slices fresh peach, or more to taste
6 cups water
3 tea bags

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup water, sugar, and peach slices together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, crushing peach slices as you stir, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover, and allow peaches to infuse syrup, about 30 minutes. Strain to remove peach slices.
  • Bring 6 cups remaining water to a boil in a separate pot. Remove from heat, add tea bags, cover, and steep for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags from the pot, pour in peach syrup, and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

GINGER-TURMERIC HERBAL TEA



Ginger-Turmeric Herbal Tea image

If you are having trouble including these anti-inflammatory spices in your diet, here is an alternative to supplements. Actually quite tasty! I believe this tea is popular in Okinawa, Japan. Just remember turmeric stains. I make mine in an old mason jar, wrapped in an old tea towel! Turmeric is used for medicinal purposes in India.

Provided by nascarrunner71

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a large glass; add honey and lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TEA BISCUITS



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A quick tea time treat. Serve warm, buttered, and with jam or honey.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut shortening in until mixture has a fine crumb texture. Stir in milk with a fork to make a soft dough. Knead 8 to 10 times, and then roll out to a thickness of at least 1/2 inch. Cut into rounds with a cookie or biscuit cutter. Place on cookie sheet, and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

HOT SPICED TEA FOR THE HOLIDAYS



Hot Spiced Tea for the Holidays image

This is an old family favorite, handed down from my great-grandmother. The holidays officially begin with Christmas carols and my favorite hot spiced tea! Definitely a seasonal comfort beverage for me! I prefer to use fresh juices with pulp. The flavors are different. Canned pineapple in light syrup is best. Set the pineapple chunks aside for the rest of your holiday baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator and reheat as needed.

Provided by Darcey Family

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups water
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
6 tea bags (such as Lipton®)
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot; add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags to water and set aside to steep until the tea is to your preferred strength, at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves, cinnamon stick, and tea bags.
  • Stir orange juice, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the juice mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour juice mixture into the spiced tea; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

TEA CAKES



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I've baked many batches of different cookies through the years, but family and friends tell me these are the best. The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft). , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

VERY POPULAR BUBBLE TEA



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Bubble tea is very popular, especially to Asians, but now, more and more people from different backgrounds like the taste of it. I'm no expert at this, but I do know how to make it. It's simple but some of the ingredients may be a little tough to find. Just be patient and look for them in Chinese grocery stores. It is worth the trouble!

Provided by skybaby

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon white sugar
⅓ cup pearl tapioca
1 cup brewed black tea
2 tablespoons milk
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar until it dissolves. Toss in the pearl tapioca. Cook for about 20 minutes. Rinse, drain, and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Pour tea, milk, and 4 teaspoons sugar into a cocktail shaker. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the milk is well mixed in. Add the ice cubes, and shake so the whole drink can get cold. Pour into a glass, and add tapioca.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 20.1 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

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

OLD-FASHIONED TEA COOKIES



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These buttery, rich tasting treats help me and the ladies in my card club overcome the dark days of winter. It's nice to end our card parties on a sweet note.-Peggy Tucker, Mantachie, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with fingers. , Bake until edges are golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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There's no feeling quite as blissful as your first bite of one of these cookies. Whether you call them Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies or snowballs, there's no denying that they're essential to bake during the Christmas season. A shortbread-like dough, studded with chopped nuts, bakes up to a texture that's beautifully sandy and tender, never dry or crumbling to bits. The classic finish for them is a roll through powdered sugar-just like dashing through the winter snow! Make this recipe and you'll be part of a legacy of bakers who have made Russian Tea Cakes one of the most anticipated treats of the season.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

SPICED TEA MIX



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This is a delicious dry spiced tea mix which can be packed in jars and given as gifts. It can also be prepared sugar free by using sugar free orange flavored drink mix and sugar free iced tea mix.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored ice tea mix
2 (1.8 ounce) packages orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 ⅓ tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine iced tea mix, orange flavored drink mix, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Store in an airtight container.
  • To serve, stir 1 1/2 teaspoon mix into 1 cup hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your tea will depend on the quality of your ingredients. Use fresh, high-quality tea leaves or flowers, and freshly filtered or spring water.
  • Choose the Right Tea: There are many different types of tea, each with its own unique flavor and properties. Experiment with different teas to find the ones you enjoy the most.
  • Measure your Ingredients: For the best results, measure your tea leaves or flowers, and water according to the recipe. This will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavor.
  • Use the Right Water Temperature: The ideal water temperature for brewing tea varies depending on the type of tea. Green tea should be brewed with cooler water (around 175°F), while black tea can withstand hotter water (around 212°F).
  • Steep for the Right Amount of Time: The steeping time for tea will also vary depending on the type of tea and your personal preferences. Generally, green tea should be steeped for 2-3 minutes, black tea for 3-5 minutes, and herbal tea for 5-7 minutes.
  • Strain the Tea: Once the tea has steeped for the desired amount of time, strain it into a cup or teapot. This will remove the tea leaves or flowers and leave you with a delicious cup of tea.

Conclusion:

Tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. With so many different types of tea to choose from, there's sure to be a tea that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast tea or a relaxing cup of tea to sip on in the evening, there's a recipe in this article that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy beverage, reach for a cup of tea.

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