Citrusy Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, and Grapefruit Peel Blend

This citrusy blend of lemon verbena, bergamot, and grapefruit peel is a refreshing and invigorating tea that's perfect for any time of day. The lemon verbena adds a bright, lemony flavor, while the bergamot and grapefruit peel add a touch of sweetness and bitterness. This tea is also a good source of antioxidants and vitamins.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. I was hiking along the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) when I came across a small farm stand selling fresh lemons, bergamot, and grapefruit. I bought some of each and made a tea with the peels. The tea was so delicious and refreshing that I decided to share the recipe with you.

Prep time: 2 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp dried lemon verbena leaves
• 1 tbsp dried bergamot peel
• 1 tbsp dried grapefruit peel
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Place the lemon verbena leaves, bergamot peel, and grapefruit peel into a tea strainer or a heatproof container.
2. Pour the boiling water over the citrus peels and herbs.
3. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, or to your desired strength.
4. Strain into a cup and enjoy.

Why It Works

• The lemon verbena, bergamot, and grapefruit peel all have complementary flavors that work well together.
• The boiling water helps to extract the flavors and aromas from the citrus peels and herbs.
• Steeping the tea for 5-10 minutes allows the flavors to meld together and develop.
• Straining the tea into a cup removes any sediment and ensures a smooth, flavorful cup of tea.