Cardamom Black Tea
It's a perfect blend of robust tea and aromatic cardamom - a classic with a twist.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Black tea bags, or 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea like Assam, Ceylon, or Darjeeling
- 3 whole green cardamom pods lightly crushed
- honey or sugar to taste optional
- A splash of milk or a milk alternative optional
Instructions
- Bring the 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot or saucepan.
- Lightly crush the cardamom pods with the back of a spoon or a mortar and pestle to release their flavor. You don't need to grind them completely, just enough to open the pods.
- Add the crushed cardamom pods to the boiling water. Then, add the black tea bags or loose leaf tea. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Remove the tea bags or strain the loose tea and cardamom pods from the water. Pour the tea into cups.
- If desired, add honey or sugar to sweeten and a splash of milk for creaminess. Adjust the amounts to your taste.
Notes
The calorie content for Cardamom Black Tea is quite low but can vary depending on the additions:
- Without any sweeteners or milk: Approximately 0-2 calories per cup.
- With 1 teaspoon of honey: Add about 20-25 calories per cup.
- With 1 teaspoon of sugar: Add about 15-20 calories per cup.
- Adding a splash of whole milk: Add about 10-20 calories per cup.