Tea Scented Mandarins

Treat yourself to a delicate and aromatic experience with Tea Scented Mandarins—a unique, low-effort dessert bursting with flavor and sophistication. Perfect for entertaining or indulging at home, this recipe combines sweet, juicy mandarins with a fragrant infusion of loose leaf black tea, warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The subtle essence of vanilla and a garnish of fresh mint leaves elevate this dish to gourmet status. Whether served warm, room temperature, or chilled, the mandarins soak in the spiced tea syrup for a harmonious blend of citrusy brightness and cozy tea notes. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, Tea Scented Mandarins are not only a feast for the palate but also an elegant addition to your table for a refreshing citrus dessert or light snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Mandarins
• 2 teaspoons Loose leaf black tea (e.g., Earl Grey or Darjeeling)
• 500 milliliters Water
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 3 pieces Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 6 pieces Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash the mandarins thoroughly under running water. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully peel the mandarins, keeping the peels as intact as possible. Set the peels aside for later use.

Step 2

2. Place 500 milliliters of water in a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the loose leaf tea, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the tea and spices.

Step 4

4. Strain the tea and spice mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, then return the strained liquid to the saucepan.

Step 5

5. Add the honey and vanilla extract to the saucepan, stirring to dissolve the honey completely.

Step 6

6. Place the peeled mandarins and reserved mandarin peels into the saucepan with the tea-honey infusion. Make sure the mandarins are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

7. Simmer the mandarins gently for 10 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure they absorb the spiced tea flavor evenly.

Step 8

8. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mandarins to cool in the infused liquid for another 5–10 minutes.

Step 9

9. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the mandarins to a serving dish. Discard the peels or use them as decorative garnishes if desired.

Step 10

10. Ladle a few spoonfuls of the spiced tea syrup over the mandarins to coat them lightly. Garnish each serving with fresh mint leaves.

Step 11

11. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled for a refreshing dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1122.1 grams (1122.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	534

Total Fat 4.20g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 135.40g	49%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 105.70g
Protein 6.80g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390mg	30%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1246mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 89.3%