How to Make Herbal Earl Grey Tea
Locate some Bergamot oranges., Clean the Bergamot orange., Add the peel to a jar of loose black tea leaves., Make tea as usual., Keep experimenting.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate some Bergamot oranges.
These may be available at your local farmers market or a specialty grocery store., Peel into several small strands.
Dry the peel either by air drying or using heat.
Air drying is simple:
Arrange the peel on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Leave in a warm spot.
The peel should be dry within 12 to 24 hours.
Peel can be dried in a dehydrator.
Peel can be heated in a low temperature oven for 30 minutes to an hour or so. , Leave for a few days to infuse.
Tea readily absorbs flavors it is in touch with (hence the reason for storing it in separate, airtight containers)., The flavor of the peel should come through into the tea., It is recommended that you keep trying different amounts of peel to see how much produces the flavor that you find the most pleasing. -
Step 2: Clean the Bergamot orange.
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Step 3: Add the peel to a jar of loose black tea leaves.
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Step 4: Make tea as usual.
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Step 5: Keep experimenting.
Detailed Guide
These may be available at your local farmers market or a specialty grocery store., Peel into several small strands.
Dry the peel either by air drying or using heat.
Air drying is simple:
Arrange the peel on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Leave in a warm spot.
The peel should be dry within 12 to 24 hours.
Peel can be dried in a dehydrator.
Peel can be heated in a low temperature oven for 30 minutes to an hour or so. , Leave for a few days to infuse.
Tea readily absorbs flavors it is in touch with (hence the reason for storing it in separate, airtight containers)., The flavor of the peel should come through into the tea., It is recommended that you keep trying different amounts of peel to see how much produces the flavor that you find the most pleasing.
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