Zesty Orange Peel Tea - Fresh or Dried Peel

Step 1

Juice the Orange. Cut the orange in half. Squeeze out all the juice using your hands or a citrus squeezer.

Step 2

Prepare the Orange Peels. Cut each half of the juiced orange into 2-3 pieces. Remove as much of the white pith as possible and discard any remaining flesh. Then cut each piece of peel into many small strips.

Step 3

Add Ingredients. Add water, orange peels, and spices to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Steep the Tea. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Then set aside and let cool.

Step 5

Add Orange Juice. Add the orange juice you squeezed earlier and stir to combine.

Step 6

Strain. Pour the tea through a strainer into a mug. Enjoy warm or cold with ice cubes.

Step 7

Decorate. If desired, decorate with orange slices, a sprinkle of orange zest, and some spices on top (cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, etc).