Citrus Bouquet Tea

"From Canadian Living; DH has started drinking alot more tea, and this recipes is simple and delicous! Add honey and sugar, as desired."
 
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photo by Karen Elizabeth photo by Karen Elizabeth
photo by Karen Elizabeth
photo by littlemafia photo by littlemafia
photo by Karen Elizabeth photo by Karen Elizabeth
Ready In:
24hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
35
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ingredients

  • 1 large grapefruit (ruby red, if possible)
  • 2 large oranges
  • 2 large lemons
  • 1 cup black tea leaves or 1 cup earl grey tea leaves
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directions

  • Using vegetable peeler, peel rind (avoiding pith) from grapefruit, oranges and lemons. Place on rack and let dry at room temperature until brittle, about 24 hours. Break into 1/4-inch (5 mm) pieces.
  • In bowl, combine grapefruit, orange and lemon rinds and tea leaves. Spoon into decorative bag or airtight jar. Makes about 35 servings.

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Reviews

  1. I just made a small batch for my sister's welcome home gift basket. I used only orange peel as it was already dry and tea from tea bags as I was out of loose tea. I promise I'll stick to the recipe next time. I just saw karen's photo and I had to make it too.
     
  2. I slightly misread the recipe initially and thought I was going to be drying the fruit, however, once I got underway, I realised my error! I wondered what to do with all that peeled fruit, before I realised.. squeeze it and enjoy a glass of delicious fruit-juice! Which I did! My peels didn't get particularly brittle, even after 24 hours, so I sliced them up in the end, but they did dry out. I used a mixture of green tea and rooibos tea leaves, predominantly rooibos. I have been enjoying this tea for the last day or two, a lovely citrusy tang which I really enjoy. I drink my tea black, no milk or sweeteners of any kind, and I find this pleasant and refreshing. Thanks Katzen, lovely! Made for veg*n swap#19
     
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I'm a now vegan who used to make one heck of a souvlaki. I love cooking, I was a huge fan of Moosewood and Molly Katzen prior to going vegan (although that has nothing to do with my choosing the name Katzen - that's just what my German Grandma has called me all my life.) Aside from cooking, I also love scuba diving, cycling, politics, and reading.
 
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