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This milky tea drink is flavored with aromatic spices that are calming to the stomach. It’s a coffeehouse favorite that is easy to prepare at home.
A small seedpod, cardamom is a spice that is often used in baking and in Indian cuisine. It is available in spice markets, specialty stores, and mail-order outlets.
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2 SERVINGS |
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⅔ cup low-fat milk
6 cardamom pods
5 whole cloves
4 black peppercorns
1 (about 1 ½ inches long) cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tea bag
1 cup boiling water
2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mug, combine the tea bag and boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the milk from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the sugar until dissolved. Remove the tea bag and fill mug with strained hot milk mixture. Taste and add the remaining tablespoon sugar if needed.
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PER SERVING |
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Calories |
100 |
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Fat |
1 g |
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Saturated fat |
0.5 g |
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Cholesterol |
8 mg |
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Sodium |
40 mg |
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Carbohydrate |
17 g |
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Dietary fiber |
0 g |
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Sugars |
17 g |
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Protein |
3 g |
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Calcium |
100 mg |
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Potassium |
210 mg |