After cleaning up a pound of rather roughly shelled pecans, I ended up with a quarter cup or so of pecan schmutz…not shells, just bits that broke off. Smelled nutty lusciously, and I couldn’t bear to throw them away.
So I didn’t. Tossed a pinch into a cup of plain bulk Ceylon this morning for a sweet, smooth autumn treat. I think I could’ve given it another minute to strengthen up the pecan profile; maybe a little dairy to bring it out, but it was tasty all the same. And I’ve got more nut schmutz to experiment with.
But since schmutz tea doesn’t sound very elegant, what do you think about Cracked Pecan Ceylon?
Mmm.. I like Nut Schmutz Tea. I think it could sell. :)
I’ma hafta try this!
Little maple flavor couldn’t hurt, either.