My first memory of Russian Tea was my grandmother bringing it to our house along with tin after tin of cookies when she came to visit at Christmas. Granny packaged her Russian Tea in a Sanka bottle and we enjoy an occasional cup the rest of the winter.
I always enjoy Russian Tea but I hate to drink my calories. I’d rather spend my calorie budget on food to eat! My dilemma was solved after concocting a Russian Tea recipe that is not only tasty but is also low calorie.
If you aren’t familiar with Russian Tea, it traditionally is a combination of instant tea, Tang, lemonade mix, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. My low calorie version uses unsweetened instant tea, Crystal Light lemonade and orange drink mixes, cinnamon, and cloves.
Low Calorie Russian Tea
Ingredients
Instructions
This drink is so tasty and it makes your home smell wonderful. You won’t break the calorie bank with this fragrant and flavorful hot drink.
I have been enjoying Russian Tea almost daily since before Thanksgiving. Being decaf makes it a warm beverage that I can enjoy in the evening without risking not being able to sleep.
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Patricia
December 10, 2014 at 1:07 PMOh yes! I remember this!
Hadn’t had it in years!
I need some… Now that I’m officially diabetic… :/. I’ll try your low cal / low carb version.
I can’t wait!
Nadine Schnettler
December 10, 2014 at 10:36 PMWant to try the recipe but I’m not sure of what size packets you’re using of the Crystal Lite. Are they the single servings to flavor a 16 oz bottle of water or the larger packets to make 2 quarts of the flavored drink? Thanks!
Sweet Pea
December 11, 2014 at 5:40 AMNadine – I used the 2 quart sized packets of Crystal Light. I hope you enjoy this!
Paula
Megan @ Rhapsody in Rooms
December 12, 2014 at 10:39 AMYum! I’ve never heard of this but it sounds delicious! Sounds like the perfect time of year to make it!
Sarah @ GlamGranolaGeek
December 12, 2014 at 4:36 PMI had never heard of this! Sounds like it would be so festive tasting!
Debbie
December 14, 2014 at 8:22 PMLove Russian Tea, great idea for a low calorie version!
Debie
Lori
December 20, 2016 at 5:28 PMLove this!!! Pinning to try later! 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
Sherry Nappa
December 23, 2016 at 7:52 AMI’ve never heard of Russian tea. I’d love to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
December 24, 2016 at 8:15 AMThanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Miz Helen
December 27, 2016 at 7:18 PMHi Paula,
I would love to sit and have tea with you, your Russian Tea looks wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a wonderful week and hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen