How to Use Sweet Orange Peel in Tea and Baking
By Sunrise Tea -Google Search | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use sweet orange peel in tea and baking. Get tips for steeping, grinding, and incorporating organic dried orange peel into your favorite recipes.
Quick answer
Use sweet orange peel in tea by steeping dried pieces in hot water for 5-10 minutes, and in baking by grinding it into a powder or adding finely chopped peel to batters and doughs.
Why use sweet orange peel?
Sweet orange peel adds a bright, natural citrus flavor without the bitterness of pith or the acidity of juice. It also contains natural oils and bio-flavonoids that contribute a gentle aroma and a hint of warmth to both drinks and dishes.
Using dried peel rather than fresh zest gives you a more concentrated flavor that lasts longer in storage. It also allows you to enjoy orange taste even when fresh oranges are out of season.
How to use sweet orange peel
- 1. Steep for tea: Place 1-2 teaspoons of dried sweet orange peel pieces in a cup. Pour 8 ounces of boiling water over the peel and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain or remove the peel before drinking. For a stronger flavor, cover the cup while steeping. Don't steep longer than 10 minutes or the tea may become slightly bitter from the pith.
- 2. Grind into powder: Use a clean spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind dried sweet orange peel into a fine powder. Sift the powder through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any larger pieces. Store the powder in an airtight jar away from light. Grind only as much as you need within a week to keep the oils fresh and aromatic.
- 3. Add to baked goods: Replace up to 1 tablespoon of the flour in your recipe with orange peel powder, or add 1-2 teaspoons of finely chopped dried peel directly to the batter. It works well in scones, cookies, cakes, and quick breads. Start with a smaller amount and taste the batter — dried peel is more concentrated than fresh zest.
- 4. Use in spice blends: Mix orange peel powder with cinnamon, clove, and ginger to create a homemade chai spice or mulling blend. Add a pinch to hot cider or mulled wine for a citrus lift. Store any blended spices in a cool, dark place and use within 3 months for best flavor.
Product spotlight
- Organic Sweet Orange Peel: Organic Sweet Orange Peel is naturally high in vitamins, minerals, bio-flavonoids, essential oils, and enzymes. This means a small amount adds both flavor and nutritional value to your tea or baked goods.
Organic Sweet Orange Peel
