Trailhead Orange Cardamom Iced Tea
A fragrant, spiced iced tea brewed with robust black tea, fresh orange wheels, and crushed cardamom pods—crafted for sipping on warm afternoons at camp after a long trek.
Equipment
- small pot or kettle
- cooler or cold stream
- mason jars or thermos
Ingredients
- 4 cups water filtered
- 3 bags black tea English breakfast or similar
- 1 large orange washed, sliced
- 4 pods cardamom lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil over your camp stove or fire.
- Remove from heat, add tea bags, orange slices, and cardamom pods.
- Steep for 6 minutes, then remove tea bags. Stir in honey until dissolved.
- Let cool, then strain out solids if desired.
- Pour into jars or a thermos, chill in a cooler or creek until icy cold.
- Serve over ice or straight from the jar.
Notes
Steep your tea at camp and stash it in a cold creek or cooler for the ultimate chilled effect. Cardamom pods can be pre-crushed and packed in a small tin.