Orange Peel Tea

This delicious orange peel tea recipe is easy to make and perfect to enjoy on a chilly day. It bursts with vitamin C, has a bright yet smooth zesty flavor and is such a fun way to use your extra orange peels instead of throwing them away! Make it with or without caffeine and you can sweeten it to taste.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: healthy drink, hot tea, orange tea, tea

Servings:

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 large orange Navel orange works well, but can be done with any kinds of orange
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 star anise optional
3 cup water
sweetener to taste optional

Instructions

Slice the orange in half and juice the orange. Set the juice aside. Then, use a spoon to remove the white and fiber parts inside the peel and discard them. Slice the peel into thin strips.
Pour 3 cups of water into a medium saucepan and add the orange peels, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom and star anise. Bring to a simmer, then cover and let it simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Then, pour the orange juice in the tea, warm up for 1 more minute, then turn off the heat. Let the peels sit in the hot tea for about 5 minutes.
Add sweetener to taste (optional) and strain the tea. You can also simply gently pour the tea over your serving mug while keeping the solids at the bottom of the saucepan.
At this point, you can enjoy as is or steep some green or black tea before serving.

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Notes

Storage: if not enjoying the tea right away, then I would recommend removing the orange peel or the tea can turn too bitter. If you have extra tea, then keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 24-48 hrs.
You can play around with the spices and use what you like or already have. You can also use ground spices instead of whole.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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