Lemon Balm Cinnamon Tea
Prep: 10min
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Servings: 1
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Cook: 5min
Melisse-Cinnamon tea: an aromatic brew with a hint of the Orient. The cinnamon in the tea stimulates metabolism and fat burning while soothing hunger pangs.
Ingredients
- 100 g organic orange (0.5 organic oranges)
- 0.5 small cinnamon stick
- 0.5 tsp Coriander seeds
- sweetener (optional)
- 3 stems Lemon balm
Instructions
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1.
Rinse half an orange hot, dry rub it and thinly peel the zest with a paring knife.
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2.
Bring 200 ml water to a boil with the cinnamon stick and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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3.
Add about two-thirds of the orange zest and coriander seeds; let simmer another 2-3 minutes over low heat. Sweeten to taste if desired.
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4.
Wash lemon balm, shake dry and pluck the leaves. Set aside some for garnish, put the rest in a large cup.
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5.
Squeeze the orange, pour the juice into the cinnamon mixture and bring to a brief boil. Strain over the lemon balm. Garnish with remaining orange zest and lemon balm.