Coquito Tea
One of the most versitile teas to make is the Coquito tea. From a simple drink to the base of many delicious recipes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ¼ cups water
- 1 ounce fresh ginger (about 4 inches)
- 8 cinnamon sticks
- 12 star anise
- 24 cloves
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over high heat, add the water, ginger, cinnamon, anise, and cloves. Cook for 10 minutes uncovered. To make smaller portions, you can use a greca.
- Strain the tea. Reserve in a large pitcher or in a glass bottle. Chill before adding it to a cold recipe. Or enjoy it hot.
Notes
- Don't use ground spices. It is best to use the whole spice.
- Variations. Use coconut water or milk as the base of your tea.
- Uses. Besides using it in your recipes, you can use it to mask food odors in your kitchne. Just make a small batch and let it simmer. Your kitchen will almost instantly be filled with the smell of the tea.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
