Bright, fragrant and gently spiced, this warming citrus and cinnamon fruit tea is the coziest way to slow down on a cold day. Sliced grapefruit, orange and lemon steep with cinnamon, fresh mint and black tea for a golden, aromatic cup that tastes like sunshine in winter. Sweeten it with honey to taste and serve it steaming hot with your favorite cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Fresh mint leaves
- Black tea leaves
- Boiling water
- Honey to taste
Instructions
- Add honey only to cooled tea (or hot — though it loses some properties).
- Slice all the fruit, place in a teapot with the tea, cinnamon and mint; pour over boiling water.
- Steep 5 minutes.
- Add honey to individual cups.
Tips
- Use a mix of ripe, juicy citrus for the brightest flavor, and let the tea steep covered so the mint and cinnamon stay fragrant.
- For a lighter sweetness, start with a teaspoon of honey per cup and adjust to taste; citrus is naturally refreshing, as highlighted by resources from USDA.
- If you love lemon-bright healthy dishes, try Juicy Baked Salmon Steak with Peas next, or pair this tea with Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Herbes de Provence for a light, cozy meal.
Nutrition: per 250 ml: 18 kcal, protein 0.3 g, fat 0.6 g, carbs 1.8 g