Remember to zest only the colored portions and leave the bitter white rind alone.
Citrus zest, which is full of healthy citrus oils, is also great for making citrus flavored teas. Here's a good hot drink recipe for the cold winter months:
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Selena's Spicy Chocolate Orange Herbal Tea (no refined sugar)
1 Tablespoon orange zest1/2 to 1 tablespoon powdered cinnamon
1/2 to 1 tablespoon powdered cloves
1/2 to 1 tablespoon powdered nutmeg
1/2 to 1tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dry cocoa powder
Steep in boiling water for a few minutes, strain and serve. You can also add a little bit of orange juice or lemon juice, and honey if you need a little bit of sweetness.
*It may have small traces of caffeine. I would not know the amounts. My understanding is that chocolate or cocoa may have caffeine.
*Make sure to strain well with a mesh sieve or you will have goo and orange bits on the bottom!*
Enjoy!
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