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Tea made with orange peel and saffron served in a white mug.
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Orange Peel Tea

Orange Peel Tea is a delicious and soothing beverage made with just a few ingredients such as orange peel tea, cardamom and saffron.
Course Beverages, Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 32kcal
Author Wajeeha Nadeem

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • Orange peel from 1 large orange
  • 2-3 cardamom pods
  • 2-3 saffron strands
  • 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of your choice

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the orange peel, cardamom pods, and saffron strands. Boil for 1-2 minutes until the color changes.
  • Remove from heat, cover with a lid and let the tea steep for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the fresh orange juice and honey, stir and enjoy hot or cold.

Notes

Storage: You can store the prepared tea for 1-2 days in the fridge.
Variations:
  • Black Tea - You can also add 1 teaspoon of black tea leaves (or a teabag) to the boiling water with the other ingredients.
  • Green Tea - Add a green teabag to the boiling water to make this into an Orange Green Tea recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg