Turmeric Iced Tea with Cardamom
Recipe for a soothing turmeric iced tea infused with green cardamom and a squeeze of lemon, a perfect drink for hot summer afternoons
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
- 5 cups water
- 2 inch piece turmeric root or 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 2 tsp loose leaf tea or 2 Assam tea bags
To serve
- ice cubes
- lemon
- fresh herbs
- maple syrup or honey optional
Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Smash the turmeric root and green cardamom in a mortar pestle and add to the boiling water. Boil this for 5-7 minutes.
Add tea leaves / bags. Turn off flame. Cover and allow to brew for 5 minutes.
Filter out the tea liquor into a jug and allow to cool for 4-5 hours.
To serve, half fill a glass with ice. Pour the prepared turmeric tea liquor. Squeeze half a lemon and add some fresh herbs.
Sweeten with maple syrup or honey if required.
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