Farmer, Fannie Merritt. Columbia Encyclopedia World Factbook American Heritage Coll. Russian Tea may be served hot or cold, but always without milk. A thin slice of lemon, from which seeds have been removed, or a few drops of lemon-juice, is allowed for each cup.
Sugar is added according to taste.
In Russia a preserved strawberry to each cup is considered an improvement. We imitate our Russian friends by garnishing with a candied cherry.