Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 black tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose black tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: a few saffron threads
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the black tea, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom, and saffron (if using).
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the tea into cups, stirring in honey or sugar to taste.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- For a stronger spice flavor, add more cinnamon or cardamom.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
