Tea Bar (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. On a large serving tray, arrange the teapots alongside the bottle of liqueur, a small pitcher of simple syrup, the bowl of whipped cream, and a plate of the candied lemon peel.
  2. Invite guests to sample different teas and flavor them as they desire.
  3. Mint Tea:
  4. Bring water to a boil. Turn off heat. Add bruised mint leaves and allow to steep.
  5. Yield: 3 to 4 servings
  6. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  7. Cook Time: 10 minutes
  8. Simple Syrup:
  9. In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  10. Cook's note: For the afternoon tea, make a double batch of simple syrup. Reserve half for the tea bar and use the other half to make the candied lemon peel.
  11. Yield: 1 cup
  12. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  13. Cook Time: 5 minutes
  14. Candied Lemon Peel:
  15. Using a vegetable peeler cut the yellow part of the lemon from the stem end down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch strips. Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water. Repeat cooking the peels, 2 more times, in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water.
  16. In the same pan combine the peels with 1 cup of simple syrup. Simmer over medium-low heat until the peels are soft, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the peels to parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour.
  17. Yield: 12 to 16 strips
  18. Prep Time: 25 minutes
  19. Cook Time: 40 minutes
  20. Whipped Cream:
  21. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and the vanilla and beat to combine. Transfer the whipped cream to a serving bowl. (The whipped cream can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  22. Yield: 2 1/2 cups
  23. Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 442.42 Kcal (1852 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.04g 25%
Cholesterol 42.49mg 14%
Sodium 144.75mg 6%
Potassium 636.96mg 14%
Total Carbs 56.07g 19%
Sugars 42.08g 168%
Dietary Fiber 6.79g 27%
Protein 1.98g 4%
Vitamin C 33.5mg 56%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 355.2mg 1973%
Calcium 177.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.9 Kcal (422 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.66g 25%
Cholesterol 9.69mg 14%
Sodium 33.01mg 6%
Potassium 145.27mg 14%
Total Carbs 12.79g 19%
Sugars 9.6g 168%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 27%
Protein 0.45g 4%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 56%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 99%
Iron 81mg 1973%
Calcium 40.5mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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