Orange Peel Tea
Orange Peel Tea is a fragrant, warming beverage made by simmering dried or fresh orange peels in hot water. It is a popular traditional drink across many cultures, particularly in East Asia, often enjoyed for its comforting citrus aroma and potential digestive benefits. The primary ingredient is simply orange peel, sometimes enhanced with sweeteners like honey or rock sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This tea is virtually fat-free and very low in protein, with its minimal calories coming almost entirely from carbohydrates in the form of natural sugars and fiber. It provides a good amount of vitamin C and antioxidants from the citrus peel.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg RAE |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, orange peel is a valued ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, believed to aid digestion and harmonize the stomach. Nutritionally, the peel contains higher concentrations of certain flavonoids and essential oils than the fruit's flesh.
