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Iraqi Cardamom Tea

Fragrant Middle Eastern tea featuring aromatic cardamom seed; optionally black tea. It has a sweet, spicy, citrus-like aroma with a warm finish and is traditionally served after meals.

Traditionally used for

Indigestion, Bloating, Gas, Post-meal heaviness

Potential benefits

Digestive comfort and freshening after meals; antioxidant support with warming, aromatic, uplifting relaxation.

Ingredients

Cardamom seed, Black tea leaves

Origin

Iraq

How it is traditionally prepared

2–3 lightly crushed cardamom pods/8 oz water, steep 5–8 minutes. If using black tea, add 1 tsp tea leaves. 1–2 cups daily.

Cautions and who should avoid it

Cardamom is generally well tolerated as a food, but concentrated amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Use caution with gallbladder conditions or medications when using medicinal amounts. May aggravate ulcers or reflux in excess.

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