Description
A simple warm infusion made from citrus peels that may help curb appetite and support digestion.
Ingredients
- Orange peels (from 1 medium orange)
- Lemon peels (optional, from 1 lemon)
- Fresh ginger (1-inch slice)
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
- Honey or stevia (optional)
- Water (4 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the peels and aromatics by washing fruits and peeling them.
- Bring water to a gentle boil in a small pot.
- Add the peels and spices, then reduce heat and let simmer.
- Turn off heat and steep for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea through a fine sieve and serve.
- Store any leftover tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
The tea can be served hot or cold, and the peels can be dried for later use. Adjust steeping time to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: citrus peel tea, weight loss, low-calorie beverage, digestion aid, herbal tea