Cardamom Green Tea

WaterMelon's Note:

Another goodie from asiaone's website. This is adapted from 'Juices and Tonics' by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern. This recipe is Pakistani-inspired according to the author. Cardamom is a powerful soothing agent for upset stomachs (as like ginger).

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 teaspoons green tea
• 6 green cardamom pods
• sugar , to taste

Directions:

1. Rinse the teapot with boiling water.
2. Add the tea and cardamom, then fill with boiling water.
3. Let steep for 1-2 minutes only (no longer, or the bitter tannins are released).
4. Pour the tea and add sugar to taste (only if you usually like sweet tea).
5. I prefer it plain myself.

Reviews

[Rita~]

Very Enjoyable! This reminds me of the yoga teas. No sugar needed.Loved the flavor of a hint of warming citrus.

[FlemishMinx]

Makes an enjoyable cup of tea. I prepared this with gunpowder green tea, two ways: first, using a tea strainer, and the second time putting the tea directly in the pot. The first way makes for a milder taste (the cardamom taste is more apparent), but both are good. I would caution that teapots do come in different sizes, so as this makes two cups of tea, make sure you only add two cups of water or you'll have a much- weakened tea. Thanks for posting!

[Roosie]

I was actually surprised at how well the cardamom and green tea flavors went together. I've had green tea with lemon, plum, orange and other numerous other things I can't think of right now, but cardamom never occured to me! I liked this with a touch of honey. Cardamom adds a touch of warming sweetness to the typically somewhat-bitter beverage of green tea! I'm sure this would make green tea more palatable to people who don't care for it. Really lovely combination. Will definitely make again.