01/14/2026
Instead of throwing away the peels of your cuties mandarin oranges, make tea! Here’s how:
1) peel your cutie and eat it.. lol - put the peel to the side.
2) wash the peel with cold water to get rid of excess dirt from peeling
3) use a spoon and gently scrape off the white part - this is what causes things to be bitter!
4) cut your peel into strips
5) boil your water
5) place your peel in steeping pot, coffee press, or tea pot - DONT BOIL THE PEELS
6) steep along with your other tea bases ir other loose leaf blends. I’m doing lotus tea because I don’t want the caffeine.
Enjoy!
Use this for immediate consumption. If you want to store your peels, dehydrate before storing!
🍊 BENEFITS OF USING FRESH MANDARIN PEEL IN TEA
✔️ 1. Digestive support
Mandarin peel contains natural compounds that help:
• Reduce bloating
• Ease gas
• Support digestion after meals
• Stimulate gentle digestive movement
This is why citrus peel is in many traditional digestive teas.
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✔️ 2. Anti-inflammatory + antioxidant
The peel contains:
• Vitamin C
• Flavonoids
• Essential oils
These help reduce inflammation and support the immune system.
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✔️ 3. Helps break down phlegm / mucus
Mandarin peel has natural expectorant properties.
It is traditionally used to:
• Reduce chest congestion
• Break up mucus
• Soothe cough
• Clear sinuses
It’s especially good when paired with lotus leaf, ginger, or licorice.
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✔️ 4. Supports metabolism + fat digestion
The peel contains hesperidin and limonene, which support:
• Fat breakdown
• Healthy liver function
• Smooth digestion of heavy meals
This is why dried citrus peel is used in many slimming or detox teas (but fresh peel works too for same-day use).
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✔️ 5. Calming aroma (mood support)
The essential oils in the peel give off uplifting, calming citrus notes that can help:
• Reduce stress
• Improve mood
• Support mental clarity
Just the smell can make you feel better.
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✔️ 6. Natural sweetness without sugar
The peel adds a soft sweet note without adding calories or sugar, helping with:
• Reducing cravings
• Sweetening tea naturally
• Making herbal teas more pleasant