Cardamom Basil and Cucumber Iced Tea

Thirsty? This is your drink! Cold, refreshing and full of flavor. Spiciness of cardamom goes so well with refreshing basil and cucumber. I used black tea and paired it up with maple syrup for sweetness! Add some ice! Delicious and refreshing!

LETTUCE LEAF

Cardamom Basil Iced Tea with Cucumber

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Course: Drinks

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 tea bags black tea or decaf black tea
• 8 cups hot water
• 2 tsp cardamom
• fresh basil
• fresh cucumber slices
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• ice

Method

 

1. Pour hot water over tea bags and cardamom in the large pitcher. 
2. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes. 
3. Remove tea bags.
4. Let the tea cool until the room temperature.
5. Add maple syrup if you use it.
6. Muddle fresh basil and add it to the pitcher with slices of cucumber. 
7. Refrigerate it for several hours or until it's cold and the flavors all came together.
8. Strain the tea and return it to the pitcher.
9. When you are ready to serve, fill the glasses with ice and couple slices of cucumber. 
10. Garnish the glasses with fresh basil.
11. Pour the tea to the prepared glasses, serve and enjoy! 

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