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Orange Peel Tea Recipe

Orange peel makes a very good-tasting tea. It is nature’s giveaway; you get a free packet of delicious tea every time you eat an orange!
To use your orange peels in tea, simply put fresh or dried orange peels and water into a pot with a lid on, bring everything to a boil and then turn off the heat. Let the orange peels steep for an hour or more, then strain them from the water and discard the used peels.
Author: Kami McBride

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp  fresh chopped orange peel OR 1 tablespoon dried chopped orange peel
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • If you are using fresh orange peels, chop them into ¼-inch sized pieces.
  • If you are using dried orange peels, crush them a little with a mortar and pestle.
  • Place chopped or crushed orange peels and water into a pot with a lid on it. I use stainless steel Revere pots; glass and enamel pots also work well.
  • Bring the water and herbs to a boil and then immediately turn off the fire.
  • Let the orange peels steep for 1 hour.
  • Using a metal strainer, remove the peels from the tea and pour the tea into a teacup or pitcher.
  • Drink warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can increase the amount of tea; simply use the same proportion of peel to water given above.
  • The shelf life of this tea is about 2 days if kept covered in the refrigerator.