The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

4 cups water
5 lapsang suchong tea bags
8 teaspoons brown sugar
16 teaspoons half and half
Place water, tea bags and brown sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Turn off heat and let steep 1 hour. Remove tea bags and place in fridge until cold. Serve in glasses, over ice, with 4 teaspoons half and half per glass.
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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July 26, 2025
This drink is AMAZING!!! It has become the favorite for my wife and I and we have this often; it is so refreshing and smooth. I usually use Splenda and heavy cream-so delicious!! Give this one a try-you will love it!!!
June 8, 2009
The tea is a smoky flavored tea, if you can't find it you can use another black tea. We liked this recipe, it was refreshing and had a "comforting" affect with the half and half added to the mixture. The brown sugar sweetens it nicely. We also tried it with brown sugar Splenda and fat free half and half and the taste was just as good.