Cardamom Tea

Fragrant cardamom, a staple of bakers, adds an uplifting, incense-like aroma to a wide variety of teas. Serves 4-6 Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Ingredients 3 green cardamom pods 2 brown cardamom pods 2 teabags of your favorite tea 4 tbsp sugar milk to taste Method 1. Put about seven cups of fresh cold water in a large saucepan. 2. Lightly smash the cardamoms in a pestle and mortar. Add to the water. 3. Bring to the boil. 4. When boiling, add the teabags and sugar. 5. Add enough milk to turn it a pale beige colour. 6. Bring to the boil again and just as it is rising to the top of the pan, switch off the heat. 7. Pour through a strainer. From bbc.co.uk