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Dominic T. > wrote:
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>Aha! when I had seen this thread the other day, the Buddha's Hand
>(Palm) part caught my attention. Buddha's Hand is a crazy citrus fruit
>that is mainly used for decorative purposes, to my knowledge it really
>isn't edible. I could see how it could be used to impart a citrus
>flavor on tea.


It is edible, indeed! It is all peel, so you can use it for anything that
you use citrus peel for. It makes wonderful marmalade, and extremely good
ice cream. It's citrus but flowery at the same time.

I like to slice it up and put it in tea sometimes.
--scott


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