Spiced Cardamom Milk Tea Mocktail

Allergens

Nuts (almond milk)

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 3 tablespoons organic sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon rosewater

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine almond milk, coconut milk, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Gently heat the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the milk mixture into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids. Add sugar and saffron threads, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Heat the strained milk mixture over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it steep with the spices for another 10 minutes.
4. Strain the infused milk once again into a glass pitcher, discarding the solids. Stir in rosewater and allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
5. To serve, pour the chilled cardamom milk tea mocktail into two elegant glasses, garnishing each with a cinnamon stick and a light dusting of ground cinnamon.

Chef’s Insight

This Spiced Cardamom Milk Tea Mocktail is perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Its warm, aromatic flavors are sure to delight your senses.

Notes

If you are unable to find fresh saffron, you can use a pinch of turmeric for color and additional health benefits.