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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.
Sharing With:
Serenity Now, Finding Silver Pennies, Refresh Restyle
Oh 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!
Want 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!
Nadine – I used the 2 quart sized packets of Crystal Light. I hope you enjoy this!
Paula
Yum! I’ve never heard of this but it sounds delicious! Sounds like the perfect time of year to make it!
I had never heard of this! Sounds like it would be so festive tasting!
Love Russian Tea, great idea for a low calorie version!
Debie
Love this!!! Pinning to try later! 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
I’ve never heard of Russian tea. I’d love to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Hi 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