Dried Lime Tea

By John Willoughby

Dried Lime Tea
Sabra Krock for The New York Times
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Slightly funky, a little bit sour, and very aromatic, an infusion of dried limes is a good alternative to iced tea in the summer.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 cups
  • 2dried limes (loomi Omani)
  • ¼cup sugar, or to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

117 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 2 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Break the dried limes into several pieces. (You can use a mortar and pestle or put them in a sandwich bag and smack them with a hammer.) Combine 4 cups water and the lime pieces in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Discard the solids. Add the sugar to the tea and stir until dissolved. Drink hot or cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.

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Julian

I bought a bag of these on a lark- part of my Covid coping scheme of experimenting with new & unfamiliar ingredients. The resulting hot tea is not too sweet but a bit strong in its funky limeiness- perfect for iced tea! Refreshing as is- and hot or cold, it's great mixed into a cup of Earl Grey. Next up: I'll try the accompanying cocktail at some point but am pondering it mixed w a bit of gin & soda! And I want to chuck one into a pot of chicken, white bean, or tortilla soup soon.

Judith Paulette

Oh, my goodness! This is a lovely hot beverage, all on its own. Does not leave a bitter aftertaste like black or some green teas. It is a real comfort treat.

John E. Boy

My word! Half that amount of sugar

Judith Paulette

Oh, my goodness! This is a lovely hot beverage, all on its own. Does not leave a bitter aftertaste like black or some green teas. It is a real comfort treat.

Julian

I bought a bag of these on a lark- part of my Covid coping scheme of experimenting with new & unfamiliar ingredients. The resulting hot tea is not too sweet but a bit strong in its funky limeiness- perfect for iced tea! Refreshing as is- and hot or cold, it's great mixed into a cup of Earl Grey. Next up: I'll try the accompanying cocktail at some point but am pondering it mixed w a bit of gin & soda! And I want to chuck one into a pot of chicken, white bean, or tortilla soup soon.

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