The old, “passed-around,” instant Russian tea mix recipe called for a cup of sugar in addition to two cups of Tang instant drink mix. The main ingredient in Tang IS sugar. So, here is my modified recipe:

Instant Russian Tea Mix:

2 cups Tang instant drink mix
1/2 cup instant tea (no sugar!)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

That’s it! Put it in a jar, and shake it up! Add 2 teaspoons of the mix to a mug of hot water. Stir and enjoy! (I have tried other orange drink mixes besides Tang. They just weren’t as good.)