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edible flowersdried
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt isomalt crystals over medium-high heat.
½ cup Isomalt Crystals
Do not stir isomalt while it is melting, just allow the crystals to melt. Shake pan to facilitate melting if needed, but do not stir until all crystals have liquified.
Once completely melted, stir until bubbles have disappeared and liquid is clear.
Working quickly, pour or spoon a couple of tablespoons of liquid into the mold cavities being careful to avoid contact with skin. Mixture will be very hot and will burn skin.
Rotate to coat the inside of the mold evenly, making sure to get the entire mold cavity covered. This method produces a smooth translucent shell.
Allow orbs to cool about 20-30 minutes before moving to the next step.
If needed, this process can be repeated until all mold cavities have been filled. Isomalt can be reheated multiple times as long as care is taken not to burn it.
When all orbs have cooled, remove the top halves from the mold by pushing up from bottom. Leave the bottom halves in the mold. This makes for easier assembly.
Place tea bags in bottom half of globe (that is still in the mold) along with any edible flowers or herbs you are using. If desired leave the tea bag string outside the mold.
3 Tea Bags in flavor of choice
Place a small skillet over low heat. This will be used to smooth orb edges and enable joining the two orbs together.
Once skillet has heated, place one globe top onto hot skillet for a few seconds to smooth and melt the edge. Quickly place on top of the bottom half that is still in the mold and filled with tea and flowers. The melted edges will dry and join the halves together.
edible flowers
Repeat step 11 for the other two globes.
After approximately 5-10 minutes you should be able to remove the entire globe from the mold by pressing up from the bottom to release the bottom half of the globe. Be careful, the globes are fragile.
If desired, extra flowers can be attached to the top or sides of the globes using a bit of melted isomalt. To do this, melt a small amount of isomalt in the pan. CAREFULLY dip one end of a flower into melted isomalt and attach it to the globe. This step is optional and is best to be completed using sugar gloves.
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Notes
It is a good idea to use sugar gloves to reduce the risk of burns as the isomalt is extremely hot when melted.
Depending on the size of your molds, tea bags may need to be folded to fit inside the globes. This is ok, just be sure that the bags are fully inside before sealing the two halves together.
Tea globe creation is a bit of a learned art, they will improve with practice.
Tea globes are fragile and will shatter if not handled carefully.
Isomalt crystals should not affect blood sugar as they are made with beet sugar.
Isomalt crystals are a bit sweet, if sweeter tea is preferred sugar or other sweetener can be used.