Ingredients
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4 1/4 cups water
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4 cardamom pods
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3 whole star anise
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3 whole cloves
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste (optional)
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1/3 cup white sugar, or to taste
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5 bags rooibos tea
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2 bags black tea
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3/4 cup coconut milk, blended smooth
Directions
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Add water to a saucepan, and place over medium-high heat.
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Crush cardamom pods with mortar and pestle or flat of a knife. Add cardamom, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and tamarind to the saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add tea bags; stir to combine. As soon as water returns to a simmer, turn off heat, and steep for 5 minutes.
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Stir in sugar, and let stand 5 minutes more. Strain into a container, squeezing tea bags thoroughly. Wrap container and refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour.
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To serve, fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in tea; top with a generous splash of coconut milk.
John Mitzewich
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 149 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 149 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 19mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 100mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
