Yujacha (citron tea)

Servings: 20

Ingredients

4

each

citrons* (available in many Asian markets)

1 1/2

cups

sugar

1/2

cup

honey

* May substitute with any citrus fruit

*(4 oranges, 5 lemons or limes, 2 small grapefruit, etc)

Procedure

Wash the fruit well in cold water.

Peel then remove and discard any white remaining on the fruit.

Cut peel into thin strips.

Segment the fruit.

Place fruit and peel in a bowl in layers, covering each layer generously with sugar.

Cover and let stand at room temperature for two to four hours. (sugar should be dissolved or be transparent).

Place in a jar in layers, drizzling honey over each layer, and close tightly. Refrigerate for one week.

Usage

Add 1 tablespoon of the syrup like mix to one cup of boiling water.