Tangerine Tea
I found several recipes for making Tangerine Tea, both hot and iced. While tangerines are in season mostly during the cooler season, a warm tangerine tea in the evening sounds inviting, but a refreshing iced tangerine tea would also be nice during the day. The beautiful thing about this fruit is that while the juicy fruit segment contributes to a significant part of its value, a forgotten hero is its peel, which becomes a remarkable health tonic when used to brew tea.
To make it, you need to infuse tangerine zest at the same time as your natural tea (green or black). Want an even more fruity or fragrant drink? Add the tangerine juice. Fans of pretty presentations will not fail to slip in a slice of tangerine, while those with a sweet tooth will add a spoonful of sugar or honey. In summer, don't hesitate to try mandarin tea in an iced tea version. Prepare in a carafe and place in a cool place, adding ice cubes just before tasting.
The peel contains a super-flavonoid, or antioxidant, called tangeretin. Super- flavonoids have shown promise in studies as an effective way to lower cholesterol. And the peel-rich tangerine tea is abundant in flavonoids, which are known to reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol – all crucial factors for maintaining heart health.
Tangerines are in season mainly during the cooler months. They typically hit their peak season from late fall to early spring, offering a refreshing taste of sunshine during the cooler months. From November to April, you'll find these citrus gems at their freshest and most flavorful, ready to tantalize your taste buds with their irresistible sweetness.
Tangerine Iced Tea
from https://www.tasteofhome.com/
Simple syrup gives a smooth finish to this sweet tea with a citrus twist. It's so refreshing on a hot day.
2-3/4 cups water, divided
4 black tea bags
2/3 cup sugar [cut this way back, or add to taste when serving]
2 cups fresh tangerine juice (about 12 tangerines)
Ice cubes
Tangerine slices and mint sprigs, optional
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea slightly.
In another saucepan, combine remaining water and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Transfer tea and sugar syrup to a large pitcher; stir in tangerine juice. Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice; add tangerine slices and mint if desired.
Yield: 4 servings
Tangerine Tea
from https://www.food.com/
2 cups water
1 1⁄2 cups fresh tangerine juice or 1 1/2 cups orange juice
1⁄4 cup sugar, to taste
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon [optional]
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves [optional]
2 tea bags (black or orange pekoe)
Heat water to boiling in large saucepan.
Stir in tangerine juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
Heat to boiling.
Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and add tea bags.
Let steep 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve Immediately.
Serves 4
How To Make Tangerine Tea Just Using the Peel:
from https://noblecitrus.com/
1 Juicy Crunch Tangerine (you’re using the peel)
Hot water
Sweetener (optional)
Thoroughly wash a Juicy Crunch Tangerine.
Carefully peel the skin, leaving the juicy fruit for another use.
Dry the peel under the sun or in a dehydrator. Once fully dried, it’s ready for use. (Note: You can also store dried peels in an airtight container for future use.)
Steep one full peel (or less, based on preference) in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes.
Strain, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy your homemade, health-boosting tangerine tea!
You can add other herbs and spices with the tangerine peels to make your own flavor combinations, like star anise, ginger, cinnamon, and clove.
How To Make Tangerine Tea Using the whole fruit with your own tea bag:
from https://noblecitrus.com/
1 Juicy Crunch Tangerine or the juice of it
1 Cup of boiling water
1 Tea bag (green tea, black tea, herbal tea – the choice is yours)
Honey or sweetener, if desired
Peel the tangerine and set aside the peel to infuse your tea with it. Squeeze out the juice from the tangerine (skip this step if you’re using the whole fruit).
Pour boiling water into your cup, and add your chosen tea bag along with the tangerine juice or the whole peeled tangerine.
Let the tea steep for several minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tangerine flavor.
If desired, sweeten your tea with honey or another sweetener of your choice.
Tangerine Tuxedo Black Tea
from https://www.theteashoppewv.com/
Tangerine Tuxedo is a popular style of tea in China. This unique treat is made by hollowing out a tangerine, filling it with black tea and then letting it dry in the sun as one. The fruit infuses the [tea] leaves with its citrus notes, smoothing out the earthy tea when brewed. Its traditional use is for soothing the stomach and is commonly drunk in the winter months or after meals.
To prepare, we recommend you break open the tangerine, and brew the tea and the peel together, the same as you would other black teas. Each tangerine makes about 2-3 cups of tea.
Steeping Instructions: 1 tangerine for about 2-3 cups of boiling water. Steep at 212⁰ for 5 minutes.
Luxury ingredients: Black Tea, Dried Tangerine
