chinese - tasty kumquat tea

Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Jul 31, 2014

Now this is something that I will be trying soon. This is a tasty, flavorful, tangy drink. When served hot it may help in fighting cold or flu symptoms. For a sweeter drink add honey or sugar to taste. When served cold it is the Chinese answer to American lemonade. Posted from http://www.eatingchina.com/recipes/kumquat-tea.htm. for play in Culinary Quest.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other
yield 5 - 6

Ingredients

  • 10 - kumquats
  • 1 liter water
  • - honey or sugar (optional)

How To Make chinese - tasty kumquat tea

  • Step 1
    Wash kumquats well – do not peel.
  • Step 2
    Slice into halves.
  • Step 3
    By hand, squeeze most of juice from each piece into pot, then toss fruit in.
  • Step 4
    Pour boiling water into pot, cover and steep for a few minutes.
  • Step 5
    Serve hot, or let cool, refrigerate then serve with ice.

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