Dried Orange Peel for Tea & Syrups
Dried orange peel is one of the most versatile and aromatic ingredients you can keep in your tea pantry, and it's far more useful than most people realise. Added to a cold brew black tea, it contributes a bright, citrusy top note that lifts the whole brew and adds a complexity that plain black tea lacks. Simmered into a simple syrup with a little honey and a cinnamon stick, it produces a fragrant orange-spice syrup that transforms any iced tea it touches. It's also a key ingredient in homemade Earl Grey blends — the bergamot in commercial Earl Grey is a type of citrus, and dried orange peel makes an excellent and more accessible substitute. Dried peel has a more concentrated, jammy citrus character than fresh zest, and it keeps for months in an airtight container without losing its potency. Look for peel that has been dried without added sugar or preservatives for the cleanest flavour. A small bag goes a long way and earns its place in any serious tea kitchen.
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