DAD’S TÉ DE CANELA

by Ariel Nayotl

When my father worked in the food industry, he always came home late. But, even though it was late, he would still make tea for us to drink so we could chat about how dinner service went. Té De Canela helps boost your immune system, makes you strong, and refreshes you enough to return to work the next day. This recipe is dedicated to my father because he is the reason why I am in the food industry and love working in the culinary world. I always look forward to making this tea to continue another day.

Serves: 2

Estimated Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 cinnamon stick

1/4-inch ginger, peeled and sliced

2 slices of orange

1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

2 tablespoons honey, or to taste

Directions

1. Add the water to a small pot over high heat. Before small bubbles start to form, add the cinnamon stick and ginger, then bring to a boil.

2. Once the water is boiling, add the 2 slices of orange and boil for 5 - 8 minutes or until very fragrant.

3. Strain into two mugs. For each mug squeeze 1 wedge of lemon and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey.

4. Share and enjoy!