How to use a spent tea bag to make a boozy, fruity treat – recipe | Waste not

How to use a spent tea bag to make a boozy, fruity treat – recipe | Waste not

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Save a used teabag to flavour dried fruit, then just add whisky for a boozy festive treat A jar of tea-soaked prunes with a cheeky splash of whisky is the gift you never knew you needed. Sticky, sweet and complex, these boozy treats are wonderful spooned over rice pudding, porridge, yoghurt, ice-cream or even panna cotta. Don’t waste a fresh tea bag, though – enjoy a cuppa first, then use the spent one to infuse the prunes overnight. Earl grey adds fragrant, citrus notes, builders’ tea gives a malty depth, lapsang souchong brings smokiness, and chamomile or rooibos offer softer, floral tones. It’s also worth experimenting with other dried fruits beyond prunes: apricots, figs and/or dates all work beautifully, too. Continue reading...

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Original reporting: Recipes | The Guardian

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