In the Caribbean, Orange Peel Tea is something often used to cure an upset stomach. The peels from oranges are cut away from the fruit and hung out to dry, and later used to steep in hot water for tea. The use of citrus peels is also well documented in Chinese traditional medicines and flavor certain dishes. In China, they use the peels of sun-dried mandarin oranges to make a tea called Chenpi. This traditional medicine was also used to assist in stomach-related issues like nausea, heartburn and to help remove gas. Today, orange peel tea has been credited as a great source of vitamin C and an excellent way to reset your digestion. Enjoy this simple orange peel tea to warm your body and help your tummy.
Ingredients
6-inch piece of Dried Orange Peel
32 oz Water
Sugar Or Honey to taste
1 Stick Cinnamon
3 Whole Cloves
1 Star Anise
Instructions
Using a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the orange peel. Also, add all or some of the optional ingredients at this time.
Allow the pot to boil for 3 minutes before removing from the heat, covering and allowing to steep for at least 5 minutes. The longer it soaks, the stronger the flavor
Remove the ingredients from the pot with a slotted spoon and discard before re-warming the tea if necessary
Serve warm in teacups or coffee mugs sweetened with honey or sugar to taste.
Add a piece of dried orange peel to any dish to enhance a citrus flavor.
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