Even though the temperatures here in Seattle are still in the high 70's, I know that Fall is just around the corner. With it comes those crisp, cool mornings (we're already having a few of those) and the sooner than expected sunsets that turn the evenings into perfect sleeping weather.
This is the time of year when I switch from iced teas back to hot tea. Along with all the great health benefits that come from the wide variety of different teas, I love the ritual of choosing which tea to drink, setting up my teapot, boiling the water and then waiting for the tea to steep just the right amount of time.
Even though there are so many lovely fruited teas available, I still love to make my own that is full of fresh fruit. It makes the whole kitchen smell fresh, and it helps me recover from a day full of hard work and vigorous exercise. I've been drinking this tea every winter for many years.
Recovery Tea
4 orange sections
¼ tsp grated orange rind
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
4 whole cloves
1-inch cinnamon stick
1 decaffeinated black tea bag
2 cups boiling water
honey (optional)
Remove fibrous skin from the orange sections and break the sections into small pieces. Put into a tea pot. Add the orange rind, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon stick and tea bag.
Pour the boiling water into a teapot, cover, and steep for 4-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag. Pour through a strainer. Serve hot or iced with honey, if desired.
Makes 2 servings
ENJOY!
Yours in a Good Mood,
Dr. Susan Kleiner