[Liz]

I think the butter adds an element of taste —— replicates the lusciousness of the canned versions.

But you could try eliminating it-—make a small batch, taste it——then add the butter, if needed.

[Liz]

Keep a pitcher of this on hand. When the isolation blues hit, you'll have a nice pick-me-up.

CREAMY SPICED TEA

BASIC MIX Add 14 oz can (or homemade) Sweet/Cond/Milk
to combined 3/4 c plain instant tea powder, tsp ea orange zest, cinnamon,
2 tsp grnd cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Stir in 6 1/3 c water.

Heat thru portion needed; do not boil.

SERVE in a glass mug w/ an orange rind spiral on the rim.

DO AHEAD Basic mix fridges 5 days. Mix again; reheat. Then serve.