Honey, Kawakawa & Orange Tea

We made this recipe and it was so delicious that everyone came back for seconds and we had to promptly whip up another pot! If you have an abundance of oranges over winter (from your own tree or a spray-free source) then peel the zest from the fruit before eating and dry it out on a window-sill in the sunshine, the hot water cupboard or in a gentle oven then store it in an airtight container. You will then have it on-hand year-round for this recipe. It is also delicious in earl grey tea.  

Serves: Makes 1 teapot  

Prep Time: 5 minutes   

INGREDIENTS  

• 5 large or 10 small Kawakawa leaves
• Zest 1 orange, peeled from the fruit in strips using a vege peeler
• Egmont Honey 

METHOD 

1. Put the Kawakawa leaves and the orange zest into a teapot
2. Fill with boiling water then add in 2-3 tablespoons of Egmont Honey (or to taste)
3. Stir well and leave to sit for 5 minutes to brew before serving.