Amla comes from the Sanskrit word, Amalaki. It's the Indian Gooseberry - a beautiful, tart fruit that's famous for its polyphenols and vitamin C. Dried organic amla gives a tangy, slightly earthy depth to this refreshing, nutritious tea. Cinnamon, ginger and cardamom bring warmth, and cane or rock sugar adds mellow sweetness that complements amla’s naturally tart edge. Can also be enjoyed hot!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp amla tea dried, organic
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1-2 tsp black tea loose leaf, such as Darjeeling, or 2 black tea bags
- 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick
- 3-4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 inch fresh ginger root peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp raw cane sugar or Mishri rock sugar, optional, to taste
- 2 cup filtered cold water or ice cubes
Garnish
- lemon or lime slices
- fresh mint leaves optional
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Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine amla tea, 3 cups filtered water, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, very gently for 7 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. Remove from heat.
- Add loose black tea leaves or tea bags. Cover and steep for 3 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a heat-safe jug, pressing the amla pieces gently to release any extra flavor. Discard solids.
- Add sugar to taste, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add cold water or ice cubes. Taste, adding additional sugar or water as desired. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve in ice-tea glasses with lemon or lime slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
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