Why is my Caribbean Inspired Immuni-Tea (Simmer Pot Tea) Raw aromatics taste too sharp.?

Raw aromatics taste too sharp.. Let the mixture rest briefly so the seasoning hydrates and the raw edges soften before serving.

Caribbean Inspired Immuni-Tea

Name: Caribbean Inspired Immuni-Tea (Simmer Pot Tea)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cup pineapple peels or orange peels (well-washed); 7 cup spring or distilled water; 1 count thumb ginger (roughly chopped (or more)); 1 count thumb turmeric (roughly chopped (optional)); 1 count cinnamon stick; 1.5 count star anise; 4 count whole cloves; 0.5 cup handful dried hibiscus (optional); 2 tbsp sweetener to taste (agave or maple syrup)

A fragrant, restorative simmer pot tea infused with tropical pineapple peels, warming spices, and aromatic ginger.

Total: 1 hr 10 minActive: 10 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

CaribbeanCondimentOne-Pot

Caribbean Inspired Immuni-Tea

A fragrant, restorative simmer pot tea infused with tropical pineapple peels, warming spices, and aromatic ginger.

Total: 1 hr 10 minActive: 10 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

CaribbeanCondimentOne-Pot

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Wash pineapple peels thoroughly; optional soak in water + baking soda, then rinse.

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The Setup

Mixing Bowl
Chef Knife
Large Pot

The Mise en Place

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Ingredients (0/9)

2 cupspineapple peels or orange peels (well-washed)

7 cupsspring or distilled water

1 countthumb ginger(roughly chopped (or more))

1 countthumb turmeric(roughly chopped (optional))

1 countcinnamon stick

The finished dish tastes watery.

Drain wet produce well, add dressing gradually, and hold juicy ingredients until the final toss.

The seasoning tastes uneven.

Toss longer than feels necessary, then adjust with acid, salt, and herbs in small rounds.