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tea made with orange peels and sweetened with honey

Orange Peel Tea Recipe

Courtney
Leave nothing to waste by using unwanted orange peels in orange peel tea. This orange tea recipe uses the whole orange including the fruit, pith, and peel! This bright-colored tea is nutrient-dense and will make this easy tea recipe a sure favorite! 
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Herbal Tea
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

  • Mesh Stainless Steel Mini Tea Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Orange Slices
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Chopped optional
  • 1/2 Cinnamon Stick optional
  • 2 Star Anise optional

Instructions
 

  • After washing the oranges, start by adding orange slices to a small pot. Use about 4 slices per cup of water.
  • Pour filtered water over the fruit and set the burner to medium heat. Add optional fresh ginger slices, or other spices if desired.
  • Set a time for 10 minutes total.
  • Bring the water to a boil and then down to a light simmer until the 10 minutes are completed.
  • Strain out the fruit.
  • Add honey or any sweetener you prefer.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use organic oranges if possible.
  • Wash oranges thoroughly before using.

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