Zesty Orange Peel Tea - Fresh or Dried Peel

This orange peel tea is an addictingly fresh, tasty & fragrant drink. Using dry or fresh orange peels, we transform a humble ingredient into a ray of sunshine in a cup!

Course Drinks

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 62kcal

Author Tajda Ferko

Equipment

Citrus Squeezer / Juicier
Knife and Cutting Board
Saucepan
Sieve or Tea Strainer
Mug

Ingredients

1 large orange washed
2 cups water
Spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 5-6 cloves, 2-3 cardamom pods or others to taste

US Cups - Metric

Instructions

Juice the Orange. Cut the orange in half. Squeeze out all the juice using your hands or a citrus squeezer.
1 large orange
Prepare the Orange Peels. Cut each half of the juiced orange into 2-3 pieces. Remove as much of the white pith as possible and discard any remaining flesh. Then cut each piece of peel into many small strips.
Add Ingredients. Add water, orange peels, and spices to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
2 cups water, Spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 5-6 cloves, 2-3 cardamom pods
Steep the Tea. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Then set aside and let cool.
Add Orange Juice. Add the orange juice you squeezed earlier and stir to combine.
Strain. Pour the tea through a strainer into a mug. Enjoy warm or cold with ice cubes.
Decorate. If desired, decorate with orange slices, a sprinkle of orange zest, and some spices on top (cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, etc).

Notes

Tip 1 - Go for Smooth. Ensure the tea is completely smooth by pouring it through a very fine-mesh sieve before serving - don't skip this step!

Tip 2 - Adjust Sweetness. This recipe contains no added sugar because of the natural sweetness of oranges. Feel free to add a drizzle of your favorite sweetener like maple or agave syrup.

Tip 3 - Play Around with Spices. Adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste buds. Or, swap them out for other similar spices of your choice (see Ingredients for best replacements).

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