Warm Russian Tea

Warm Russian Tea puts sugar, water and orange juice at the center of a drink recipe and finishes in about 20 minutes, enough for 16 cups.

• Yield 16 cups
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups sugar
• 2-3 cups water
• 3 cups orange juice
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (5-6 lemons)
• 3 quarts water (12 cups)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the sugar and water to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat again until warm; keep warm on the stove or transfer to a slow cooker and heat on low until serving.
2. This can be made up to a week in advance and refrigerated before heating and serving.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.