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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This citrusy tea accented with tarragon is the perfect way to warm up a chilly winter's afternoon. For a special presentation, add a sugared rim to each cup. âMary Walters, Westerville, Ohio Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup plus 8 cups water, divided |
1/4 cup honey |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1/2 cup fresh tarragaon leaves |
4 individual earl grey tea bags |
optional sugared rim: |
1/2 cup coarse sugar |
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
orange wedges |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, 1/4 cup water, honey and lemon and lime juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add tarragon leaves; cover and process for 30 seconds or until blended. Strain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in citrus mixture.
3. If a sugared rim is desired, sprinkle the sugar, tarragon and orange peel on a plate. Using orange wedges, moisten the rims of eight mugs; hold mugs upside down and dip rim into sugar mixture. Serve warm tea in mugs. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
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