SPICED TEA MIX IN A JAR RECIPE
1 (9 oz.) jar powdered orange breakfast drink mix 1 (4 oz.) jar lemon flavored ice tea mix 1-1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. ground ginger Mix drink mix, sugar and spices. Label and store in tightly covered container at room temperature, no longer than 6 months. Attach to the jar: For each serving mix 3 teaspoons spiced tea mix and 1 cup boiling water in mix until mix is dissolved. Garnish each with a twist of lemon or orange peel and a cinnamon stick if desired. Makes about 5-1/4 cups mix.
SPICED TEA SACHET
Cheesecloth 1 tea bag 1 cinnamon stick, crushed 6 whole cloves, crushed 1 strip (4 inches) fresh orange rind (or 1/2 tsp dried) string Cut two 4-inch squares of cheesecloth; place 1 on top of other. Place tea bag, cinnamon, cloves and orange rind on top. Pull up corners and tie into bundle with string. Place in mug, jar or basket. Makes 1 sachet, enough for 1 cup tea. If you use fresh orange rind, let the sachets air-dry for two days before sealing them in containers.
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