Tea Around the World

I am getting closer to my talk on Saturday and it has been fun researching all the countries and their history of tea.  I enjoyed reading about Russia and the samovar which is used for tea preparation and the traditional Russian tea glass holders.  Tea is very popular in Russian prisons.   
Here is a recipe for Russian Fruit Tea- Combine 1/2 cup apple cider, 3-5 cloves and 5-6 tablespoons of Orange Pekoe Tea.  Add a small amount of boiling water and steep for 7-10 minutes.  Strain the tea. 
To serve, pour a small amount of the strained concentrate into a cup and fill the rest of the cup with boiling water.  Sweeten to taste with honey or fruit jam.  Enjoy!
Watch for more info on other countries and their history to follow in next few days.