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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (243g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: green cardamom pods rose water
Calories 24
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 4mg		0%
Potassium 1mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.4g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 6.3g
Protein 0.0g		0%
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Persian Love Tea

Recipe #82274 | 25 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Sue L
Jan 27, 2004

This is thought to be an aphrodisiac.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 green cardamom pods, bruised
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, ground
1/2 cup rose water
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1
Add spices to a kettle along with the water, rose water and sugar.
2
Stir mixture to dissolve sugar.
3
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Remove cardamom pods before serving.
5
Serve with additional sugar, if desired.

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From: UmmBinat

On Sep 7, 2009

A nice smooth tea, but still a little weak after 15 minutes of covered simmering, maybe my cardamom pods are old I added an extra bruised one. I did add additional white sugar as this is nice, sweet. I may try this again simmering for longer.

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From: ~Rita~

On Feb 22, 2009

Fabulous! The cardamom, rose and saffron meld together nicely. I bit expensive for most. Glad I grow my own saffron. Thanks.

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From: Ennoia

On Feb 16, 2004

WOW - I have to admit - I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this recipe. I made it for my husband for Valentine's Day, and it was VERY tasty indeed. So much so, that it will become a "special tea" to serve guests. It's fancy AND tasty!

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From: Parisa K

On Jan 18, 2005

My mum is Persian, but never seen her make this, wonderful tea, tastes great, and authentic too, this is my new speciality now, and I did not even learn it from mum. thank you for a great recipe.

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