As the weather turns colder, it’s time to bring out the warm drinks. And what could be better than a hot cup of Microwave Spice Tea? This easy-to-make blend is a mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy, and it’s perfect for those chilly winter nights. Read on to learn how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb. 2 oz.) jar Tang
- 1 pkg. lemonade Kool Aid with sugar added
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. instant tea
Mixing Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and store in airtight container. When ready to serve, heat 1 cup water in microwave until boiling. Add 3 heaping teaspoons.
- Mix to water and stir well.
- Great for winter cold and to get the chill out.
Calorie: 70
Total cooking time:5 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Sweet and Spicy Tale of My Microwave Spice Tea
Let me tell you about the time I decided to whip up a batch of Microwave Spice Tea. Picture this: It’s a blustery winter evening, the kind that makes you want to hibernate until spring. And there I was, craving a warm and comforting drink. Not just any drink, mind you, but something that would rival the complexity of a Shakespearean drama and the warmth of a hug from a very fat cat.
The Ingredients: An Unlikely Band of Misfits
What do a jar of Tang, a package of lemonade Kool Aid (yes, with sugar added), more sugar (because why not?), ground cloves, cinnamon, and instant tea all have in common? I’ll tell you what – absolutely nothing! Yet, in the realm of my kitchen, these disparate characters came together to form the ultimate winter drink.
The Mixing: Of Sugars and Spices
I began by pouring the Tang, Kool Aid, and sugar into a bowl. It felt like I was back in high school chemistry, except this time, there were no Bunsen burners and the likelihood of causing an explosion was significantly lower. However, the sugar! A mountain of it, enough to make a dentist wince in sympathy pain. And let’s not forget about the ground cloves and cinnamon. These two, let me tell you, they are the little engines that could of the spice world, punching far above their weight class in terms of flavor.
After adding the instant tea, the real fun began. Mixing these ingredients together was like conducting an orchestra, each component playing its part to contribute to the symphony of flavor that was unfolding.
The Storage: An Airtight Situation
Once everything was mixed together, I transferred the blend to an airtight container. This may not sound exciting, but let me tell you, there’s a certain satisfaction in sealing up a container, like you’re locking away a secret recipe for future generations to discover.
The Serving: The Big Reveal
Now came the moment of truth: heating up the water. This might sound like a mundane task, but when you’re about to add your homemade tea mix to it, it feels more like a drumroll at a circus performance.
As the water boiled in the microwave, I could feel the anticipation building. With each beep of the microwave, my heart echoed in response. And then, it was time. I added three heaping teaspoons of the mixture to the water and stirred well. The result? A cup of steaming, aromatic delight that could make even the chilliest winter night feel cozy.
The Aftermath: Sweet Victory
I took a sip and reveled in the sweet and spicy flavors that danced on my tongue. The sugar, the cloves, the cinnamon, and the tea – it was a medley of taste that was both comforting and invigorating.
And that, my friends, was the epic tale of my Microwave Spice Tea. The moral of the story? Sometimes, the most unlikely ingredients can come together to create something truly special. And also, never underestimate the power of sugar. Or ground cloves. Or instant tea. Or… well, you get the point.
