Spiced Raspberry Tea

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"For a different flavored tea, try this mix. This is a nice change from the spice tea mix made with Tang. Put these ingredients together and then you can serve this tea anytime you want. And that includes summer or winter, because it's good hot or cold. A jar of this tea, with a Christmasy fabric covering the top, would make an appreciated gift this season. This is an easy recipe; the hardest part for me was finding the raspberry Kool-Ade in the wintertime. It would be good to plan ahead!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pint jar
• Serves: 20-25

ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar or 1 cup sugar substitute, to equal 1 cup
• 3⁄4 cup instant unsweetened tea
• 4 (1/4 ounce) packets raspberry-flavored unsweetened flavored drink mix
• 2 tablespoons lemonade powdered drink mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; stir well. Using a whisk helps achieve this.
2. Pour into a 1-pint wide-mouth jar with a tight-fitting lid a portion at a time, packing down lightly between layers. Seal jar.
3. To Serve: Spoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespons Spiced Raspberry Tea Mix into a cup or mug. Add 6 ounces boiling water; stir until tea mix is dissolved. Serve hot or over ice. You can garnish this with raspberries, orange slice and/or a sprig of mint, if desired.