Relaxing Middle Eastern Tea Recipes

Steps:

• 1. DIRECTIONS FOR HOT TEA: Boil about 6 cups of water. Lightly crush the cardamom and anise seeds in a pestle and mortar or with the back of a spoon. Place the spices in a tea infuser or wrap up in a small piece of muslin cloth.
• 2. Place tea bags in a heatproof container. Add the spices then the boiling water. Steep for approximately 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Serve with honey or sugar on the side.
• 3. DIRECTIONS FOR ICED TEA: Boil the water and while it boils prepare the spices as indicated in Step #1.
• 4. Add the spices and tea bags to a heatproof container. Add the honey. Pour the boiling water into the container and allow tea to steep 10 minutes.
• 5. Remove the tea bags and allow tea to cool about 15-20 minutes.
• 6. Place the sprigs of fresh mint and about 2 cups of ice cubes in the tea.
• 7. Pour into individual drinking glasses with a fresh mint leaf floating in each serving. Optional: If desired, add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of rose water and/or orange blossom water to each serving of ICED TEA.

Steps:

• Let mint and sage boil in a teapot full of water.
• Once boiling point is achieved add two tea bags.
• Dont let tea get too strong or dark.
• Add sugar as desired.
• Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy!