Cardamom and Mint Tea
Cardamom and Mint Tea - Hot tip for the figure conscious: Delicious flavor, but zero calories
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Nutritional values
The aromatic cardamom in this recipe stimulates circulation, hormone balance, and metabolism while the mint soothes an upset stomach and has a balancing effect on digestion.
Instead of lime, you can also use lemon, orange or grapefruit!
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 0 cal. | (0 %) | ||
| Protein | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Fat | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 0 g | (0 %) |
| Vitamin A | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₂ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Niacin | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₆ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Folate | 2 μg | (1 %) | ||
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Biotin | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁₂ | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Potassium | 22 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Calcium | 5 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Magnesium | 2 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Iron | 0.2 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Iodine | 12 μg | (6 %) | ||
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Saturated fatty acids | 0 g | |||
| Uric acid | 0 mg | |||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 tsp Cardamom
- 4 sprigs fresh Peppermint
- ½ Lime
- Sweetener
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
Coarsely crush the cardamom pods in a mortar or mini processor and then boil in a pot with approximately 1 cup of water.
Rinse mint, shake dry and reserve 1 sprig for garnish. Place the remaining mint in a tall mug or a large cup.
Rinse the lime in hot water, wpie dry and remove the zest in a spiral fashion with a peeler.
Pour about 2/3 cup of the boiling cardamom tea through a strainer over the mint. Steep, covered, 5-7 minutes and add sweetener to taste. Garnish with reserved mint and the lime zest and serve.
