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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour madeline pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter.
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Place tea bags in 2 tablespoons boiling water and seep for 5 minutes then pour into melted butter.
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Meanwhile, beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes on medium high speed.
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Once batter is pale and have doubled in volume, gently fold in orange zest.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Add sifted flour in three parts, gently folding flour into egg batter after each addition.
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Slowly pour butter into batter while folding it in.
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Spoon about 1 and ½ tablespoons of batter into each shell.
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Bake Madelines for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Cool completely then sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.