On cold winter days, it’s nice to relax with a hot and aromatic drink like the mandarin lemon and currant infusion.
This is a blend with lively notes created by infusing hot water with slices of mandarin and lemon, adding currants, cinnamon, rosemary, and honey. A perfect mix of flavors for a warming and beneficial drink to enjoy during a moment of relaxation.
This infusion combines the citrus taste of mandarin and lemon slices with the tangy flavor of currants, accompanied by the special aroma released by cinnamon and rosemary; all sweetened by honey. Not to mention the natural properties of these ingredients, such as vitamin C.
The mandarin, lemon, and currant infusion evokes the atmosphere and scents of winter and is particularly appreciated by those who love citrus and spicy notes. It can be consumed at any time of the day, becoming also the ritual for breaks dedicated to personal well-being (perhaps in the evening before going to bed).
Preparing this beverage is very simple: just boil water and pour it into a teapot or jug, and steep the required ingredients. Finally, strain and enjoy it plain or with the addition of a sweetener, like honey.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Mandarin Lemon and Currant Infusion
- 2 cups cups water
- 2 mandarins
- 1/2 lemon
- 2.8 oz oz red currants
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- to taste honey
Preparation of Mandarin Lemon and Currant Infusion
Wash the mandarins, lemon, currants, and rosemary very well (you can add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water).
Slice the mandarins and half lemon thinly.
Place the mandarin slices, lemon slices, currants, and rosemary sprig in a jug. Also, add the cinnamon stick.
Boil the water and pour it into the jug to cover the ingredients. Finally, add a bit of honey and mix everything.
Let it steep for about twenty minutes. Then strain the infusion and serve it with the addition of another bit of honey.
Suggestions
This infusion is perfect consumed hot, but you can also let it cool and store it in the fridge to enjoy as a refreshing beverage.
You can drink the infusion plain or sweeten it with brown sugar instead of honey.
