Barbequed (Mint Tea Smoked) Salmon

 Tea-Rub

• Mix the following ingredients and divide (1/2 for Salmon & 1/2 for drizzle):
• 1 tbs mint tea leaves (black tea or other aromatic teas such as earl grey ,can be used)
• 1 tbs ground cilantro/coriander
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.

 Salmon

• :4 filets, skin-on 1/2 - 3/4 lb per filet
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs mint tea leaves
• 1/2 of reserved Tea-Rub (about 2 tbs)
• 2 cups wood chips (alder, cedar, apple or wood of choice #), soaked for 15 minutes;
• Heavy aluminum foil

 Drizzle

• 1/2 of reserved Tea-Rub (about 2 tbs)
• 1 tbs dijon mustard;
• 2 tbs  balsamic vinegar (white if available)
• 4 tbs olive oil.

# Use a delicate flavored wood so as not to overpower the taste of the salmon

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