Friendship Tea

I found this recipe in the Houston Chronicle and thought it was pretty neat.  This is a favorite tea and it makes a great gift because you can put the ingredients in a pretty container.  Here is what you need:

2 1/2 cups powdered orange-flavored breakfast drink mix
1 3/4 cups powdered instant tea
2 to 2 1/2 cups sugar
1 package lemonade mix (small packet, when mixed makes 2 quarts)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Mix together all ingredients and store in sealed jars.  To prepare, use 1 to 2 rounded teaspoons to 6 to 8 ounces of water, hot, or cold.

You also can make a sugar-free version by using sugar substitute, diet powdered orange drink and sugar-free lemonade.  The sugar-free version is more concentrated , so use about 1 teaspoon of mix per 6 to 8 ounces of water.  Adjust the amount according to taste.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks Heloise for providing your recipe!