Lemon Peel

What are the benefits of lemon in infusions?

A major natural remedy, lemon has found its place in our daily lives. Its strong point? Its high vitamin C content.

Keep your distance, colds and flu, super lemon has your back! With its energetic and vitamin-packed side, lemon helps us fight infections.

And as life is well done: the lemon is at its best in winter , precisely when we are feeling really down.

But its benefits don't stop there: citrus fruit also has the power to calm rheumatism thanks to its alkaline effect. As a gargle, lemon juice is also used to soothe sore throats, gingivitis, and even canker sores.

It can also be applied directly to the skin in cases of acne, insect bites, sunburn, or warts. In short, it's definitely worth having a lemon (an Opinel knife and a citrus press) on you at all times!

What lemon peel is used in Les 2 Marmottes infusions?

Just saying its name makes us cringe! The lemon, whose sunny yellow color recalls the sweetness of the south, belongs to the citrus family .

It grows on a lemon tree, a thorny shrub with evergreen foliage. Native to India and China, the lemon tree was first considered an ornamental plant in gardens: it was there to look pretty and that's it! It was only much later that it became an ally of gourmets who fell under the spell of its legendary acidity (we thank from the bottom of our hearts the first person who had the courage to bite into a lemon!).

If the lemon took to the water, it was first with sailors who used it to avoid vitamin C deficiencies during long sea voyages (the lemon then had the reputation of fighting scurvy!). Cultivated in Europe from the 2nd century, it is now widespread everywhere where the sun shines and its use has multiplied.

Our master infusers have made a habit of finding the Citrus Lemon. This medium-sized tree has the particularity of blooming several times a year. When it's time to harvest the lemon, nothing is thrown away, everything is used! On one hand, its juice is pressed. On the other, its bark is collected, dried, and crushed. Once it arrives at the burrow, it is worked and mixed with other plants to add a little pep to our infusions.

This is what we call a zero-waste fruit! Once in the bag, its lemony taste, acidity, and intensity never go unnoticed! With lemon peel, there's nothing to throw away, nothing to add, and especially no added flavors !

In what recipes do you use lemon peel?

Who says lemon, obviously says tea! The recipe, dreamed up straight from the burrow, blends black tea , green tea , and lemon. It's intense, it's full-bodied, it's fresh, it's lively: in short, this Lemon Tea is sure to blow your mind.

Its taste marked by the Dolce Vita has inevitably given our master infusers ideas for gently sunny recipes.

How about a little citrus infusion to boost your vitality? With their 100% plant and 100% fruit bouquets, they'll give you a deliciously fragrant boost!

But lemon peel is also appreciated in our Winter Frissons and Après-Ski recipes. These two winter drinks, from our beautiful mountains, will warm the body and mind of even the most chilly.

Our new products also have a little zest of freshness! So, lemon peel has slipped into our 1,2,3... SLEEP! and Lemon Ginger bouquets.

And one last one, to prove to you that lemon peel keeps its promise: Detox And You . Your liver will thank you!

Not in a hurry and prefer to make your own homemade recipe with fresh lemon? Try the Rosemary - Lemon - Red Fruit Smoothie with our organic Retour de Soirée infusion .