Since it’s hot tea month and it might be chilly where you’re camping, some new tea recipes are a great way to keep warm or just to celebrate the month. Keep these ingredients in your RV to make these special teas when you are in the mood for something a little different.
Spiced Tea Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 3-ounce package lemon-flavored iced tea mix
- 2 1.8-ounce packages orange-flavored drink mix
- 1 1/3 tbs. Ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. Ground cloves
Instructions:
Combine the tea mix, the orange drink mix and the spices. Store all in an airtight container. When you’re ready to make the tea, stir 1 ½ teaspoons of the mixture into 1 cup of hot water.
Hot Cranberry Tea
Ingredients:
- 3 ½ quarts water
- 1 12-ounce package cranberries
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions:
Combine the water and cranberries in a large pot. Bring the cranberries to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer them for about 30 minutes. Add the sugar, juices and spices. Cover the mixture and let it steep for 1 hour. Serve.
Citrus Honey Green Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 2-inch piece of lemon zest, cut in thin slivers
- 2 tsp. Boiling water
- 2 tsp. Green tea powder
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ cup grapefruit juice, preferably freshly squeezed
- 3 tbs. Lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. Honey
Instructions:
Put the lemon zest into a mug. Cover it with the 2 teaspoons boiling water and let it steep for 3 minutes. Stir the green tea powder and the hot water into the mug. Add the juices and honey. Stir well and serve.
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