Celina Engle’s Spiced Tea Mix

📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Celina Engle | 📂 Category: Beverages A classic instant spiced tea mix from Celina Engle. This recipe combines the zesty citrus flavors of Tang and lemonade with instant tea and warm spices for a quick and comforting hot beverage.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 minsNoneNoneApprox. 6 cups of mix (100+ servings)

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Very large bowl
  • Wire whisk
  • Airtight container or jar

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 CupsTangDrink mix
2 CupsSugarGranulated
3/4 to 1 CupInstant TeaUnsweetened
1 (3-ounce) packageLemonade MixSweetened powder
1 tspCinnamonGround
1 tspGround ClovesGround

Instructions

Step 1: Combine and Mix

  1. In a very large bowl, combine the 2 cups Tang, 2 cups sugar, 1 (3-ounce) package lemonade mix, 3/4 to 1 cup instant tea, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp ground cloves.
  2. Whisk or stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, uniform in color, and completely free of clumps.

Step 2: Store and Serve

  1. Store the finished mix in a large, airtight container or jar.
  2. To serve, stir 2 rounded teaspoons of the mix into one cup of hot water until dissolved until fully incorporated and fragrant. Adjust to taste.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the dry mix in a tightly sealed airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.


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