This delicious spiced tea contains cinnamon, which is one of the ingredients found in Chinese five-spice powder and is used to fight colds and aid digestion. Red (the rosebuds) is the luckiest colour to the Chinese and the orange resembles golden ‘threads’ of wealth.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 12 dried rosebuds (available from online tea specialists, such as jcm.co.uk or traditional Chinese medicine stores)
- 4 tsp runny honey
Method
- 1. Pare away 4 strips of zest from the oranges using a vegetable peeler, and place each strip in a glass or mug. Peel away and discard the remaining skin and pith from the oranges, then segment.
- 2. Divide the segments between the glasses or mugs with the cinnamon sticks, rosebuds and honey. Pour boiling water over each to cover, stir well and leave to stand for a minute to infuse. Serve immediately.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 42kcals, 0.1g fat (trace saturated), 0.9g protein, 10.2g carbs, 9.7g sugar, trace salt