Monday, June 28, 2010

DIY Russian Friendship Tea

Russian Friendship Tea

Photos and Recipe from: http://www.bakeitpretty.com/

Make your guests a jar of Russian Friendship Tea for a wedding favor. Served at the Biltmore, this tea is sweet, with a touch of citrus and spice and is perfect to give at winter or even fall weddings.

Russian Friendship Tea Mix Recipe

(Russina Friendship Tea Recipe from Bake It Pretty Blog:)

2-1/2 cups Instant Orange Drink Mix (like Tang)

1-1/2 cups Instant Lemonade Mix (like Country Time)

1-1/2 cups Instant Unsweetened Tea

1/2 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

(all spices are the dried, ground kind- not whole!)



In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Use a funnel to add one cup of hte mix to a jar or bag. If you want some pretty labels go to: http://www.bakeitpretty.com/blog/2009/12/holiday-how-to-russian-friendship-tea/ Where there is a PDF file to print with directions on how to make the tea on the back. While you are there take a look at the rest of the great blog and site! You'll fall in love!

10 comments:

TanyaL said...

Perfect for my girlfriend and her groom, his family is Russian so its made for them! Tho good for other b&g's too.

tmae said...

has anyone made this and tried it out? interested to hear how it tastes.

MegnDave said...

Mmmm, this is one favor I wouldn't mind if people left it behind! I've had a similar tea before and it's really good!

Connnie said...

I think I'll make a test batch and see if I like it.

casey said...

nice idea! love diy projects!

cathy g said...

tried some of this, it's sweet, but good

Gina P said...

This would look pretty for favors

Halle said...

not sure I'll use this for my wedding but maybe as extra xmas gifts for work

ginadg said...

luv lemon in tea

Verity said...

Fabulous idea! love DIY projects that are simple enough for anyone to execute!