Ingredients
Ingredients for the Traditional Cider
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 3 tablespoons dried lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons dried orange peel
- 3 tablespoons whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons whole allspice
- 1 smashed nutmeg
Ingredients for the Far East Cider
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 3 whole Star Anise
- 3 tablespoons dried, sliced kumquat
- ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (optional)
Ingredients for the Central America Cider
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 3 tablespoons Dried Jamaica
- 3 tablespoons dried grapefruit peel
DIRECTIONS:
TRADITIONAL:
- Place cinnamon sticks in a plastic bag. Crush cinnamon sticks and using a rolling pin or the bottom of a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Mix the crushed cinnamon with the rest of the ingredients. Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.
FAR EAST:
- Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and star anise in a plastic bag. Crush cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and star anise using a rolling pin or the bottom of a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Mix the crushed spices with the rest of the ingredients. Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.
CENTRAL AMERICA:
- Place cinnamon sticks and coriander seeds in a plastic bag. Crush cinnamon sticks and coriander seeds using a rolling pin or the bottom of a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Mix the crushed spices with the rest of the ingredients. Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.