How to Make Russian Banana Potatoes

Russian Tea

Russian banana potatoes © denzil green russian banana potatoes are fingerling potatoes with thin, buff yellow skin and pale yellow flesh.

Recipe Summary Russian Tea

I love this tangy beverage on a cold winter's morning when I want something tasty and hot, but don't want coffee! It makes a great gift from your kitchen, too! If calories are your concern, use an artificially sweetened orange drink mix, eliminate the sugar and sweeten to taste with sugar substitute.

Ingredients | Russian Banana Potatoes

1 cup instant tea powder

2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)

1 (3 ounce) package powdered lemonade mix

2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine instant tea powder, orange drink mix, lemonade powder, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed jar.

To use, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup hot or cold water. Adjust to taste.

Info | Russian Banana Potatoes

prep: 10 mins total: 10 mins Servings: 40 Yield: 5 cups dry mix