Cardamom is an ancient spice that originated in India. It is one of the most expensive spices. As it is a relative to ginger, cardamom is often used as a digestive aid. It is also helpful to the respiratory system as well as to the kidneys.
Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with intensely aromatic fragrance, and it is frequently used in cuisine and tea blends in the Asian countries.
4 cardamom pods 4 black peppercorns 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 4 slices fresh ginger 2 Tablespoons honey, stevia, or sugar to taste Milk (optional, to taste)
Add first five ingredients to 2 1/2 cups of water. Heat, but do not boil, for half an hour and then strain. Add honey, stevia, and/or milk to taste.
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2 teaspoons green tea 6 green cardamom pods Sugar, stevia, or honey, to taste
Add the tea and cardamom to teapot and fill with boiling water. Steep for one to two minutes. Add sugar, stevia, or honey to taste.
Cardamom is recognized by its bold green pods and hard brownish-black seeds. Cardamom has a grapefruit-like flavor. It also has a menthol undertone and is said to be similar to ginger. Here is another wonderful brew.
1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Seeds from one large cardamom pod
Combine above ingredients. Infuse in two cups of boiling water for ten minutes.
1 cup of plain yogurt 1 teaspoon powdered cardamom 1/2 teaspoon powdered nutmeg
Mix all ingredients and add into a warm bath for a 20-30 minute soak.
Photo credit: Cardamom with mortar and pestle, ©iStockphoto.com/thegoodphoto; Green tea with cardamom, ©iStockphoto.com/Zasada
