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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | None | None | Approx. 6 cups of mix (100+ servings) |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Very large bowl
- Wire whisk
- Airtight container or jar
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | Tang | Drink mix |
| 2 Cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 3/4 to 1 Cup | Instant Tea | Unsweetened |
| 1 (3-ounce) package | Lemonade Mix | Sweetened powder |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 tsp | Ground Cloves | Ground |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Mix
- 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.
- Whisk or stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, uniform in color, and completely free of clumps.
Step 2: Store and Serve
- Store the finished mix in a large, airtight container or jar.
- 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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