Persian Passion Tea
Transport your taste buds to the heart of the Middle East with Persian Passion Tea, a luxurious and aromatic beverage that blends the boldness of loose-leaf black tea with the delicate floral notes of dried rose petals and saffron. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and subtly brightened by dried orange peel, this tea offers a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an indulgent yet easy-to-make treat. Serve this golden-hued infusion hot in glass teacups, garnished with a sprinkle of rose petals or saffron threads, for a truly elegant experience. Perfect for cozy afternoons or as a show-stopping addition to your tea ritual, Persian Passion Tea is a fragrant escape into Persian-inspired tea culture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Loose-leaf black tea
- 1 tablespoon Dried rose petals (food-grade)
- 1 teaspoon Dried orange peel
- 4 pieces Green cardamom pods
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 5 threads Saffron threads
- 2 teaspoons Honey or sugar (optional)
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
While the water is heating, lightly crush the cardamom pods using the back of a spoon to release their flavor.
Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea, dried rose petals, dried orange peel, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and saffron threads.
Allow the tea to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
Taste the tea and, if desired, stir in honey or sugar at this stage for additional sweetness.
Remove the pot from heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or serving cups to remove the solids.
Serve the Persian Passion Tea hot, ideally in glass teacups to showcase its golden color. Optionally, garnish with a few extra rose petals or a pinch of saffron.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
77 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*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.
