Minty Lemongrass Orange Tea

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
99%
Minty Lemongrass Orange Tea
45 min.
5
183kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds lemongrass frozen for another use
  • large oranges white with a small knife (preferably Temples)
  • ounces rose hips dried
  • ounces spearmint 
  • ounces spearmint 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Spread the orange peels, lemongrass and spearmint on racks or screens set over baking sheets. Set in a dry, dark place until dried but not brittle, 5 to 10 days, depending on the humidity.
  2. Using scissors, cut the orange peels and lemongrass into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Lightly crush the spearmint leaves and add to the bowl along with the rose hips; toss gently. Pack the tea in small tins.
  3. Make Ahead: The tea can be kept in airtight tins for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein6.44%
Fat3.21%
Carbs90.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.5
Glycemic Load
4.41
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.301738992981%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
30.08mg
Naringenin
16.91mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:182.52kcal
9.13%
Fat:0.73g
1.12%
Saturated Fat:0.15g
0.95%
Carbohydrates:46.06g
15.35%
Net Carbohydrates:40.68g
14.79%
Sugar:10.61g
11.79%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.26mg
0.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.28g
6.57%
Manganese:6.07mg
303.36%
Vitamin C:109.99mg
133.32%
Iron:9.5mg
52.75%
Potassium:1068.34mg
30.52%
Folate:118.51µg
29.63%
Magnesium:86.9mg
21.73%
Fiber:5.38g
21.53%
Copper:0.36mg
18.21%
Zinc:2.63mg
17.56%
Vitamin A:747.92IU
14.96%
Calcium:137.03mg
13.7%
Phosphorus:136.91mg
13.69%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.71%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.44%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.54%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.28%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.74%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.23%
Vitamin K:2.94µg
2.8%
Selenium:1.35µg
1.92%
Source:My Recipes