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Orange peel tea

This pleasant citrus tea is easy to make with the leftover peels of oranges and takes just 5 minutes to steep.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Steep Time5 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: orange peel tea
Servings: 2
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 6 grams dried orange peel pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • sweetener of choice

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil (takes about 5 minutes).
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Tear the orange peel into smaller pieces.
  • Add the pieces to the hot water.
  • Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove peels.
  • Sweeten and serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • Leaving the tea to steep for longer will cause a bitter aftertaste to develop.