Quince Tea with Cinnamon
Quince Tea which is made of the flavorful quince fruit & cinnamon is a nice hot beverage during the cold season. Quince also pairs well cardamom and rose petals. In this recipe we are going to show you how to make a fresh Persian quince fruit tea.
Where does quince grow
Quince is native to western Asia, Greece and Iran. It’s similar to apple and pear
What does quince taste like
The strong aroma of a golden quince fruit in autumn is spicy and complex, with hints of apple, pear, and citrus
Quince tea good for cold
The quince tea which has slightly tangy flavor with a strong fragrance is a good natural therapy for cold & flu. The fruit’s seeds are also good for cough and sore throat
Nutritional benefits of quince
Quince has many nutritional benefits. It is very low in calorie, and high in Vitamin C, zinc, iron, copper, potassium and fiber. Historically, in Persian traditional medicine, it was used as a herbal therapy to help cure gastrointestinal, skin and hair problems. It can also be beneficial in lowering blood pressure and may aid heart disease. It can be a good idea for you to consume some quince during autumn season
How to make quince tea with cinnamon
:Ingredients for 2 people
| Unit | Qty | Ingredient |
| Tbsp | 2 | Grated dried Quince |
| inch | 1 | Cinnamon Stick |
| Tsp | 1 | Cardamom powder |
| optional | Saffron | |
| Tsp -optional | 2 | Rose Petals |
| enough to fill a tea pot | Boiled water |
How to make dried quinces
Choose a yellow quince and cut it into half with a sharp knife. Do not peel it because the skin is nutritional too. Then cut the pieces into half again. You can keep the seeds in a jar. The seeds are useful for sore throat when they are steep in boiled water
After cutting the fruit into pieces, now grate them. You can dry them by roasting in a pan over a medium heat until they turn to brown. Do not burn them, just heat them enough till they lose water
When your quinces are ready now you can make your tea
Put the quinces, cinnamon stick, cardamom powder, rose petals, saffron and enough boiled water in a tea pot. Heat the tea pot for 30 minutes over medium heat. Now your fragrant hot quince tea is ready. Pour into your favorite cups and enjoy
To check out our recipe for Persian Quince Stew with Lamb please click here