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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
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add tea leaves / bags. Turn off flame. Cover and allow to brew for 5 minutes.
  3. Filter out the tea liquor into a jug and allow to cool for 4-5 hours.
  4. To serve, half fill a glass with ice. Pour the prepared turmeric tea liquor. Squeeze half a lemon and add some fresh herbs.
  5. Sweeten with maple syrup or honey if required.

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