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It's not Thai tea that reminds me of home, but hot bael fruit tea. The distinct, smokey aroma and a tiny hint of sourness makes this tea my comfort drink.
Toasting bael fruit brings out the flavor packed in the dry fruit. Once, I thought I needed a short cut and eliminated the toasting step, but my tea was dull. You can make this tea in a big pot and have it throughout the day.
The amounts of bael fruit slices and water are just approximations to start with. Adjust either ingredient as you like.
There are 2 parts to making the tea; toasting the bael fruit and turning it into tea.
Toast bael fruit either on a grill over your stove or toast it in a toaster oven. Either way, it should take no more than one minute. There will be some burnt parts.
Microwave Method: Microwave is the easiest; put the toasted slice of bael fruit in a tea mug or cup with water. Heat it until it boils.
Hot Water Method: Boil hot water and pour it over the toasted bael fruit that is placed in a tea cup.
Traditional Boiling Method: Drop the toasted bael fruit slices into the pot. Add water and boil for at least 2 minutes. This method brings out the most flavor.
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Author: Natty Netsuwan
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