Afghan Tea - an Authentic Family Recipe

This is a great recipe for the typical tea drunk in Afghani homes. It is easy to make and very warming. Traditionally you drink it with sugar but if you wish to leave it out or sub with Splenda etc, that's OK!

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole milk
• 4 -5  whole green cardamom pods
• 3  tea bags
• 3 -4  teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. Gently 'bruise' the cardamon by smacking with a rolling to open the husk up a little.
2. Place the cardamon, milk & tea bags in a pan & slowly simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, mix in sugar & pour into cups to serve.