Cardamom Tea
Elevate your tea time with the exotic aroma and comforting warmth of Cardamom Tea, a classic spiced beverage that's as soothing as it is flavorful. This easy-to-make recipe combines the bold, robust flavor of loose black tea leaves with the sweet, floral notes of freshly crushed green cardamom pods, simmered to perfection with a splash of creamy milk. Ready in just 15 minutes, this rich and aromatic tea is customizable with your choice of sugar or honey for a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a calming start to your day or an afternoon pick-me-up, this spiced tea pairs beautifully with biscuits or light snacks. Indulge in the essence of this traditional spiced tea recipe and discover a new favorite in your cozy beverage repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Loose black tea leaves
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 2 teaspoons Sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions
Start by lightly crushing the green cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife to release their aroma.
In a small saucepan, combine the water and the crushed cardamom pods. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low and add the loose black tea leaves.
Let the tea simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to steep.
Add the milk to the saucepan and gently stir to combine. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat again and let the tea simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
Taste the tea and add sugar or honey if desired. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
Strain the tea into cups using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and cardamom pods.
Serve the cardamom tea hot and enjoy its aromatic warmth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
