Rose Cardamom Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 1½ cups milk whole, almond, oat, or coconut
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 3 green cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 1 –2 teaspoons rose water
- 1 –2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Bring water to a gentle simmer, add tea bags and crushed cardamom, simmer 3–4 minutes, then steep 2 minutes off heat
- 2. Remove tea bags and strain out cardamom pods
- 3. In a separate saucepan, gently heat the milk until steaming, not boiling
- 4. Stir sweetener and salt into the warm milk
- 5. Pour brewed tea into the milk and mix gently
- 6. Add rose water gradually, tasting as you go
- 7. Froth if desired, then pour into mugs and serve warm
Notes
• Use rose water sparingly to avoid an overpowering flavor
• Lightly crush cardamom to keep the latte warm, not bitter
• Do not boil the milk to preserve sweetness
• A small pinch of salt enhances balance without tasting salty
• Lightly crush cardamom to keep the latte warm, not bitter
• Do not boil the milk to preserve sweetness
• A small pinch of salt enhances balance without tasting salty