This Iced Cardamom Tea with the addition of lemon juice and maple syrup (or honey) is a refreshing summer drink. And you can absolutely skip the sweetener, too!
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Hello, folks! I hope you are doing well enjoying the summer.
Can you believe it’s already the mid of July? I cannot, really.
And since the weather is getting super hot and at times even sultry, it’s a good time for something ultra refreshing!
Iced Cardamom Tea
This Iced Cardamom Tea 100% fits the bill. It’s refreshing. It’s lemony. It’s a tad sophisticated thanks to an addition of cardamom. And it’s only subtly sweet, so it will better satisfy your thirst. It’s healthier compared to those sugar drinks you can get at a coffee shop. And if desired, you can completely skip the sweetener.
Importantly, it is versatile, too. You can play with flavoured great teas – or add some additions. Think of mango, rose petals, orange zest, and so on.
More Refreshing Drink Recipes
Looking for more refreshing drinks to fight the summer heat? Be sure to check the ideas of below:
Ispahan Mocktail (And Cocktail Version)
Rose Lemonade (With Rose Syrup or Jam)
I hope you like this iced tea, and you will give it a try while it’s still warm. If you make it, please let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers!
Iced Cardamom Tea
Course: Drinks6-7
servings20
1
hourIngredients
about 6 tsp. loose leaf green tea or 6 tea bags – depending on your tea quality and its concentration of flavour, you might need a little more
6-7 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds (approximately 1-1,5 tablespoons pods)
juice of 2 lemons
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (sugar, honey, agave syrup, etc.)
Directions
- Brew strong green tea along with the cardamom in one cup of water, according to the package recommendations.
- Add the remaining 5-6 cups of water, lemon juice, and sweetener if desired (You can absolutely skip it). Try and adjust the taste by adding more water, lemon juice or sweetener. Chill and then serve with ice cubes.
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We really enjoy brewing our own iced tea when our team works from home, it is always such a refreshing and relaxing mid-day break. Do you have a favorite green tea? We love Yogi’s and Twinings!
I don’t have a particular favorite green tea yet – I’ve been trying different. But homemade Iced tea always is a good idea!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Iced Cardamom Tea
What an amazing and creative idea! I love iced teas and love cardamom, so this recipe is just perfect for me :)
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That sounds good! :) Thanks, Evi!
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Wow! What an innovative idea of making iced cardamom tea, Ben! It looks so refreshing, and full of awesome flavors! I need this in my life! Are you sending me a big pitcher, or should I fly there! ;) This is an absolute stunner here, LOVING it! :)
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Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet
I have never had iced cardamom tea!! Looks so good!
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It was my first time too. Okay, second:) Thanks, Ami!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet
First of all- insert my signature here- petition signed.
Second of all, you said “I was thinking…” and I could help but giggle and think to myself, “uh oh. Hope he doesn’t hurt himself!” Lol. (Insert sticking my tongue out at you here.)
Third, I love this green tea! Green tea ALWAYS makes me think of my dad. He used to drink a gallon of the stuff daily. He swore by it. Never have I thought of adding cardamom… because I’m blonde and clearly not as clever as you!! This sounds like a wonderful addition, Ben! I’m totally going to make this. And sit on my new deck, look up at the sky, and cheers my dad ♡ thanks for sharing this, my friend. I’m super excited over this one!!! ♡
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First of all, thanks for signing!
Second of all, I wasn’t hurt (there’s nothing to hurt) hahah.
Lastly, thanks very much! I hope you love this (there’s nothing not to love though). I hope you’re doing well with your boxes. Don’t throw them away. Reserve for food parcels:)
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Wait…you can’t ban the Fall. No way! That’s my favorite season of the year! Well, I do agree that Fall leads into Winter, and now that I live way up here in upstate New York, winter is not nearly as much fun anymore. Either way, I’m all about this iced cardamom tea…what a fun flavor combo! And I love adding maple syrup as the sweetener here. Thanks for the shout-out! I hope you guys are having an awesome weekend…long live Summer (and Fall)!
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I love fall but only its beginning when it’s still warm and beautiful. But I always wanna skip that weird time between the late fall and real winter:)
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet
Hmmmm…I wouldn’t mind extending summer a bit longer. I’ll have to give this tea a try and see if it works!
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Thanks, Kathy!