Spiced Tea is a comforting and warm drink that’s perfect for cozy evenings. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make this delicious drink at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. Tang
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. instant tea
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- dash of salt
Mixing Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Use 3 to 4 teaspoons of mix for mug of hot water.
Calorie: 50
Total cooking time:5 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Day I Became a Spiced Tea Connoisseur
It all started on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. I was rummaging through my pantry, looking for a snack, and I stumbled upon a forgotten jar of Tang. “Eureka!” I thought. But, what to do with Tang in the dead of winter? And then it hit me, “Spiced Tea!” So, I embarked on the great tea expedition of 2021.
The Curious Case of Ingredients
I gathered all the required constituents: 1 1/4 c. Tang, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/3 c. instant tea, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. cloves, and a dash of salt. Yes, you read that right, folks, salt in tea! It’s like the unexpected plot twist in a movie that surprisingly makes everything better.
Brewing Up Some Magic – Mixing It Up
As instructed, I combined all the ingredients. Now, I’ve mixed many things in my life, from paint colors to awkward social situations, but let me tell you, mixing these ingredients gave me a strange sense of satisfaction. It was like watching tiny galaxies forming in my mixing bowl. A dash of this, a sprinkle of that, and voila! I had my own little universe of spiced tea mix.
The Perfect Dosage – Or Not
The next step said to use 3 to 4 teaspoons of mix for a mug of hot water. Now, I’m not one for exact measurements. “Exact” is such a rigid term, don’t you think? So I did what any reasonable person would do. I eyeballed it. And folks, let me tell you, it’s all fun and games until you realize your tea tastes more like a cinnamon challenge than a cozy beverage.
The Redemption – The Perfect Cup
The first cup was a disaster, yes. But as the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, add more Tang.” So I tweaked the measurements, trying to remember why I’d ever thought ‘eyeballing’ it was a good idea. The result? A steaming mug of spiced tea that tasted like a warm, citrusy hug.
The Aftermath – Lessons Learnt
And so, my friends, that’s how my ordinary Tuesday turned into a day of culinary exploration. I learned three things that day. One, Tang is not just for astronauts. Two, ‘eyeballing’ measurements in a recipe is a risky game. And three, the combination of sugar, instant tea, cinnamon, cloves, and yes, even salt, can create magic when mixed in the right proportions.
To Wrap It Up
So there you have it, the story of my spiced tea escapade. It was a journey filled with laughter, a few sneezes (courtesy of the cinnamon), and a newfound respect for the art of mixing. And while I may not have become a tea connoisseur overnight, I can proudly say that I can now whip up a mean cup of Spiced Tea. So, the next time you find a jar of Tang in the back of your pantry, you know what to do. Cheers!
