THE FESTIVAL CARNET
Christmas Orange and Spice Infusion
An infusion without tea leaves, cinnamon, ginger and orange zest, to serve hot.
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This infusion contains neither black tea nor green tea: the fragrance comes from whole spices and orange peel. It is not a detox drink and no health properties are claimed. Simply prepare it for its warm, fruity taste.
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The preparation step by step
Prepare the ingredients
Measure 1 liter of water and weighs 8 g of ginger. Prepare the four strips of zest, the cinnamon stick and the two nails before starting the heating.
Clean the orange
Wash the orange by gently rubbing its surface. Take four strips of zest without a white part; the remaining fruit can be used for another preparation.
Cut the ginger
Finely peel the ginger, then cut it into strips of about 2 mm. The pieces remain large enough to be easily retained by the strainer.
Pour the water
Pour the liter of water into the pan. Add the ginger strips, the four zests, the cinnamon and the two cloves.
Bring to a gentle simmer
Heat until you see small, regular bubbles. Immediately lower the fire: a strong boil would unnecessarily evaporate a lot of water.
Let it heat up slowly
Keep a very light quiver for ten minutes, with the lid slightly opened. Stir only once to immerse the zest.
Gives a rest period
Remove from the heat, close the lid and wait ten minutes. Taste a chilled spoonful; if the ginger becomes powerful enough, filter without prolonging.
Filter the solids
Pour into a pitcher, holding all the pieces in a strainer. Do not use cloves or cinnamon in a cup.
Sugar only if desired
For the sweet version, add 20 g of honey to the whole preparation and stir. You can serve without honey; spices give flavour, without bringing a sweetness comparable to sugar.
Spread and taste
Pour about 225 ml per cup depending on evaporation. Let it cool before drinking. Offer the rest in pitcher, already filtered, rather than re-infusing the same spices all evening.
Conservation. Cool the leftovers quickly and keep them covered in the refrigerator until the next day. Warm up the necessary quantity.
Recipe proposal with quantities and step by step. Times vary depending on the material: follow also the markers of texture and cooking.
The benchmarks for success
A balanced taste
Ginger becomes more marked over time. Filter as soon as the taste suits you instead of multiplying spices.
To choose organic ingredients
Check the mentions and certifications of the products purchased. Do not add a label to the result without this check.
Questions Before You Start
Is it Christmas tea?
No, this drink does not contain tea leaves. Both recipes have different infusion times.
Can I replace orange with lemon?
Yes, use four small strips of lemon peel suitable for consumption; the result will be less sweet and more vivid.
Can we drink it cold?
Yeah. Cool it quickly, keep it in the refrigerator and then serve it fresh within 24 hours.
Baking tips for this recipe
- Preheat the oven according to the plug and prepare the mold before mixing the last ingredients.
- Uses the dimensions and cooking mode indicated: a higher or wider mold changes the cooking of the center.
- Follow the visual cues of step by step in addition to the duration. Respect the intended cooling before unmoulding or decorating.
Substitutions and variations
You can choose a sweeter or more full-bodied honey, keeping the indicated amount. Replacing honey with dry sugar, on the other hand, requires a review of the recipe.
To vary a zest, choose another citrus fruit washed and intended for this use, keeping the same amount. Does not automatically replace juice, whose acidity can change the preparation.
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