A teacup and saucer with cardamom tea with milk, and cardamom pods on the saucer
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Fragrant Cardamom Milk Tea Recipe

A wonderful, fragrant tea from the Middle East that can help you unwind after a long day of work! 
Cook Time5 mins
Resting Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Tea
Cuisine: Middle East
Keyword: Cardamom Tea, Cardamom Milk Tea
Appliance: Tea Strainer, Teapot
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Raksha Hegde

Ingredients

  • 3 cardamom pods or
  • 1.5 tsp cardamom seeds
  • 2 cups water
  • milk as per taste

Instructions

  • For the tea, crush 3 whole cardamom pods to release their oils and fragrance. 
    Green cardamom pods on a wooden spoon
  • Boil 2 cups of water in a pot or a kettle. 
  • Remove water from the heat. Add two tsp of black tea leaves, crushed cardamom pods, and one tablespoon of milk (or as per taste).
  • Reheat this tea spice blend until it boils. Once it has reached the boiling point, remove from the heat immediately.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes and then strain. Your fragrant cardamom tea is ready! 
    A teacup and saucer with cardamom tea with milk, and cardamom pods on the saucer