Russian Tea

1. Put water, tea bags, and cinnamon in a large, non-reactive pot. Put cloves in a tea ball and drop into the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once it starts boiling, turn heat down to medium-low. Let gently simmer for 15 -20 minutes.
3. Add orange juice and pineapple juice. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into pot, then drop lemon halves in, also. Add sugar and stir.
4. Turn heat to low and keep below a simmer. Let all the goodness blend together for at least an hour. Then start tasting.
5. I like a good balance of flavors. Some folks like it more fruity or less clove-y. Let it all steep until you get the balance you like—when an involuntary “mmm… ” escapes your lips, it’s ready. Then remove the tea bags, cinnamon, cloves and lemon. Then try to be nice and share with others. It’s hard, believe me.