PWDLAW Chapter 378: Honey Pomelo Tea

 Chapter 378: Honey Pomelo Tea

Now in need of silver and since it was something she could easily make, Ye Muyu decided to do it.


Ye Muyu first heated water in the pot.


Waiting until the water temperature rose to around sixty degrees, feeling slightly hot, she poured the hot water into a basin and then placed the pomelos inside, letting them soak for about half an hour.


Since there was no one else at home, Ye Muyu initially thought of asking Luchuan for help with peeling, but seeing that he was not skilled in this kitchen task, she hesitated.


Unusually silent for a moment.


Luchuan's cheeks turned a bit red, nervously explaining, "Madam, I am a rough person. This task is too delicate. I can handle heavy work like chopping bones, but I'm not good at cutting thin slices."


Seeing him blush, Ye Muyu found it amusing and didn't want to make it difficult for him. "Then go help Hu bring the pomelos back."


"Alright." Luchuan breathed a sigh of relief. Ye Muyu's understanding made him feel more at ease. He was afraid that his work might not meet the master's expectations.


He turned and left the courtyard.


After the pomelos were soaked, Ye Muyu squeezed out the water and began slowly peeling the fruit, ensuring the peel was thin.


It was better to have as little white pith as possible to reduce bitterness, making the honey pomelo tea more delicious.


After roughly cutting half of the pomelo peels, Hu Shi returned with seven or eight more pomelos in her basket.


"Madam, there are thirteen more pomelos from Luchuan's side. They cost a total of one hundred wen, five wen each. However, the ones in the village don't seem as yellow. I bought all that met Madam's requirements." Hu Shi entered the kitchen, washing her hands while explaining to Ye Muyu.


Ye Muyu didn't find it strange. The period for pomelos to ripen was from July to September. The village didn't have dedicated fruit trees and it was already good if they could apply a bit of fertilizer. Thus, they naturally did not grow well.


However, they were cheap, making them suitable for making second-rate honey pomelo tea.


"You've worked hard. Let me teach you how to peel." Ye Muyu was already quite satisfied. Moreover, Xingshui Village was close to the county and being in the south, they could buy decent fruits. In more remote mountainous areas, people could only eat wild fruits. Most villagers were too busy with farming to take care of fruit trees intentionally.


As far as Ye Muyu knew, landlords and wealthy families usually had their own estates. The fruits commonly available to ordinary people were brought back by estate owners or caravan teams, making them expensive.


"Alright, Madam." Hu Shi was skillful and used to preparing meals. With Ye Muyu's guidance, she quickly understood the peeling process which was not difficult for her.


Seeing her quick progress, Ye Muyu didn't say much.


Hu Shi thought for a moment and said, "Madam, are you making something fresh to eat?"


"Yes, I want to make a tea. The children and the young ladies should like it." Ye Muyu's confidence stemmed from the fact that the people in Nanchang County and nearby counties generally preferred sweetness. Even the tea they usually drank tended to be on the sweet side.


Honey pomelo tea was sweet and sour, making it delicious and unlikely to be disliked.


This was also the reason why she made a variety of sweets.


"Madam is skillful. By the way, when I went to buy pomelos, I heard villagers say that the neighboring county has monks coming down from the mountain."


"It is said that this time, many eight or nine-year-old children came down, most of them orphans. Many of them couldn't find their families. They will be brought down the mountain by the monks and the villagers are asked if they are willing to adopt them."


"It seems that the court will provide a certain amount of foster care allowance, around one or two taels. However, after adoption they must register with the county government. But most of the children adopted are from families with some distant relatives."

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