Friendship Tea

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: Please print your recipe for Heloise's friendship tea. I would like to make it for gifts and can't seem to locate the recipe. - A Reader, via email

This is a favorite tea mix of mine, and it makes a great gift because you can put the ingredients in a pretty container.

Ingredients

• 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 tsp ground cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

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.