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Kumquat Tea 金桔茶 (jin-1 ji-2 cha-2) Tasty, tangy drink that may be helpful in fighting cold or flu symptoms.


 

 

Ingredients
10 kumquats
Honey or rock sugar (optional)

Method

  1. Wash kumquats well – do not peel.
  2. Slice in half.
  3. Squeeze most of juice from each piece into the pot, then toss the fruit in.
  4. Pour boiling water into pot, steep for a few minutes and serve.

Notes:
For a sweeter drink add honey or rock sugar to taste. Also makes a nice iced drink, but if you are looking to relieve a cold, always drink it hot. Kumquat = cumquat.

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