SafePlates

Ingredients

• Water: 2 cups (480 ml)
• Fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
• Cardamom pods, crushed: 4 pods
• Black tea leaves or 1 tea bag: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) or 1 bag
• Honey (optional, for sweetness): 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml)
• Alternative sweeteners (optional): Maple syrup or agave syrup

Instructions

1. In a dry saucepan, lightly sauté the sliced ginger and crushed cardamom pods over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes to enhance their flavors.
2. Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. Add the black tea leaves or tea bag to the saucepan. Continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Strain the tea into cups, discarding the ginger slices, cardamom pods, and tea leaves or bag.
6. If desired, stir in honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup to sweeten the tea.
7. Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic blend of ginger and cardamom in your tea, along with the potential health benefits such as aiding digestion and boosting the immune system.