Loomi Tea Recipes

LOOMI TEA

Steps:

• Add a gallon of water to loomi in a non-reactive pan. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, turn off burner and cool. (I put a lid on the pot).
• Strain and then add the sugar. Let sugar dissolve at room temperature.
• Stir, taste for sugar and chill.
• Serve chilled with ice cubes.
• Note: You can also leave the loomi soaking in the gallon of water overnight. In the morning, bring to a boil, turn heat off and strain and add sugar. But the recipe above can be used when making it in a hurry.
• Also, crush the loomi into small pieces using a mortar and pestle. This brings out the flavor and sourness.

DRIED LIME TEA

Steps:

• Break the dried limes into several pieces. (You can use a mortar and pestle or put them in a sandwich bag and smack them with a hammer.) Combine 4 cups water and the lime pieces in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Discard the solids. Add the sugar to the tea and stir until dissolved. Drink hot or cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.

THE LOOMI

Steps:

• Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with just a splash of the dried lime tea. Add the rest of the tea plus the rum and bitters, shake well, then strain into a tall glass and fill with crushed ice. Garnish with the mint sprig and serve with a straw.