This is a recipe from Kraft that I have served both hot and iced.
I have had children make the mix and packaged it for them to give to their mother for Mother's Day. I know it doesn't have apple cider, but cider isn't available year round.
Russian Tea Mix
1 1/3 cups Tang Brand Orange Flavor Drink Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup instant tea
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix all ingredients. Store in tightly covered jar.
For 1 serving, place 1 tablespoon mix into cup. Add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir until mix dissolves.
For 4 servings(1 quart), place 1/3 cup into heatproof pitcher or bowl. Add 4 cups (1 quart) boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Reduced sugar version: reduce sugar to 1/4 cup and substitute 1 cup Tang Sugar Free Drink Mix.