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Alaska chef Kirsten Dixon isn't sure where the tradition came from, but an orange drink mixture that's always packed in Iditarod Trail checkers' stores makes for a tangy treat when used in Russian Tea.
Traditional Russian tea
2 tablespoons powdered orange drink
2 tablespoons powdered lemon drink
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 large lemon peel
1-2 tea bags (your choice of variety -- we used black tea)
Combine the powders and spices into a heatproof container. Hang the tea bag (or bags) over the container and pour in 4 cups of boiling water. Stir the mixture and serve hot.
Makes 4 cups Russian Tea.
Read the story: "Staying warm on the Iditarod Trail with Russian Tea"
Alaska Dispatch Publishing