{"product_id":"dried-lemon-peel","title":"Dried Lemon Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDried lemon peel is the outer rind of \u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e, cut and dried so the aromatic oils stay where they are. It is brighter and more bitter than fresh zest and a little goes a long way, which is why it turns up in tea blends, bitters and slow cooking far more often than in the fruit bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated citrus flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the aromatic oil of a lemon sits in the rind rather than the juice, so dried peel carries the fragrance without the sharp acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for tea blending:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut small enough to steep straight into a pot with flowers, leaves and spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA backbone for bitters:\u003c\/strong\u003e citrus peel is one of the standard aromatics in homemade bitters and vermouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e worth having on peel in particular, since the rind is the part of the fruit that carries whatever is sprayed on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple swap:\u003c\/strong\u003e one teaspoon of dried peel stands in for about a tablespoon of fresh zest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps for months:\u003c\/strong\u003e stored airtight it holds its flavour far longer than zest sitting in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor tea, a teaspoon per pot is plenty, steeped five to ten minutes. It lifts a soft floral blend nicely, so try it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-chamomile-tea\"\u003eChamomile Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-peel-sweet\"\u003eOrange Peel Sweet\u003c\/a\u003e for a rounder citrus base. Go lightly, since too much peel pushes a blend bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor baking and sauces, soak the peel in a tablespoon of warm water for ten minutes to soften it, then use it as you would zest. For bitters, steep the peel in spirit for a couple of weeks alongside a bittering root such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-gentian-root\"\u003eGentian Root\u003c\/a\u003e, then strain and bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLemons are a hybrid, most likely between citron and bitter orange, so there is no wild lemon tree to trace them back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAlmost all the aroma of a lemon lives in the peel. Limonene is the main compound, and it is the reason a squeezed rind sprays scent across the room while the juice smells of very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDried citrus peel is a standard brewing aromatic in wheat beers, and a fixture in slow-cooked stews and rice dishes where it softens over a long simmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus is acidic, so go easy if you get reflux, and rinse your mouth with water after citrus teas to look after tooth enamel. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":48936671051876,"sku":"so-lemon-peel-50g","price":12.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":48936671084644,"sku":"so-lemon-peel-200g","price":30.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48936671117412,"sku":"so-lemon-peel-500g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/dried-lemon-peel.jpg?v=1785960244","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/dried-lemon-peel","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}