I heard that honey pomelo tea has the effects of promoting bowel movement, moisturizing the lungs, and beautifying the skin. I also want to try making some honey pomelo tea myself, but I have never done it before. I would like to ask how long does it take to simmer honey pomelo tea?
How long does it take to simmer honey pomelo tea?
About 1 hour.
Pomelo has a sweet and sour taste, and it is cool in nature. It has the effects of regulating qi, transforming phlegm, moisturizing the lungs, clearing the intestines, nourishing blood, and invigorating the spleen. It can also soothe the qi, remove oiliness, clear heat. However, the taste of pomelo peel is sour and bitter, so it needs to be simmered for a longer time to reduce its bitterness. Moreover, the active ingredients in it also need a longer simmering time to fully exert their effects. Therefore, it is generally recommended to simmer honey pomelo tea for about 1 hour.
Recipe for honey pomelo tea
Ingredients: 1 pomelo (about 500g), 250g honey, 100g rock sugar, a pinch of salt.
Instructions:
1. Wash the pomelo peel thoroughly with salt.
2. Peel the pomelo and cut the peel into thin strips. Set aside the flesh.
3. Put the cut pomelo peel in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and rub it thoroughly to remove the bitterness.
4. Squeeze out the water, then rinse with water several times until the bitterness is gone.
5. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, put in the pomelo peel, and bring it to a boil.
6. Add rock sugar and stir until dissolved. Then add the peeled pomelo flesh and use a spoon to loosen it.
7. Cover the pot and simmer until it thickens, then turn off the heat.
8. Let it cool slightly, then pour in the honey and mix well.
9. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate in the refrigerator.
What to pay attention to when simmering honey pomelo tea
1. Try to avoid taking too much white pith when peeling. When peeling the pomelo, try to only take the yellow skin on the surface and avoid taking too much white pith. The taste of the pith is very bitter, and adding too much of it will affect the taste of the honey pomelo tea.
2. Thoroughly salt the peel. During the salting process of the pomelo peel, make sure to evenly salt it and rinse it thoroughly afterwards. Otherwise, it will make the honey pomelo tea too bitter, and salt also has a certain preservative effect.
3. Do not use a blender to mix the flesh. Many people use a blender to mix the pomelo flesh to save time, but this will destroy the water-soluble cellulose in the pomelo flesh and affect its nutritional value.
4. Stir constantly while simmering. During the process of simmering honey pomelo tea, constantly stir with a spoon to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
5. Add honey at the end. Honey should be added after the pomelo tea has cooled. Adding honey too early will destroy the nutritional content of the honey and make it taste sour.
How long can honey pomelo tea be consumed?
Around 3 days.
It is generally recommended to refrigerate homemade honey pomelo tea for about 3 days before consuming it. After storing for a period of time, the flavors of pomelo and honey can fully blend and ferment, resulting in a better taste.
How long can honey pomelo tea be stored?
Room temperature
Due to the high sugar content in honey pomelo tea, it is prone to bacterial growth. Homemade honey pomelo tea can be stored for about 4-6 days at room temperature during spring and winter seasons. The storage time will be shorter in other seasons or at higher room temperatures.
Refrigeration
The temperature in the refrigerator can inhibit the growth of bacteria to some extent, so the storage time will be longer. Homemade honey pomelo tea can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1-2 months.
