As a Rub Grind 1 teaspoon of black tea leaves in a spice mill and add to your favorite spice mixture. Rub onto uncooked chicken, beef, or fish. Let stand 10 minutes before cooking. TIP Use loose leaf tea or just tear open a bag. As a Stock Add brewed tea to broth and pour over meat or fish for braising. TIP Use black teas where you would typically add red wine, and green tea or oolong in place of white wine. As a Marinade Warm 1 teaspoon of black tea leaves in 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes, then strain and discard leaves. Refrigerate scallops or shrimp in the mixture for 15 to 60 minutes before cooking. TIP To convert into a sauce, add 1 small clove of garlic (finely minced) and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced. Spoon over seared scallops. 278 Milligrams of heart-healthy flavonoids that can be found in a cup of green tea SOURCE: USDA DATABASE FOR THE FLAVONOID CONTENT OF SELECTED FOODS
