Spiced Orange and Cardamom Tea with Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A warm, soothing tea infused with fresh orange slices, aromatic cardamom pods, and sweetened naturally with honey, perfect for winter evenings. This Middle Eastern Christmas recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, orange, sliced, and green cardamom pods for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 2 black tea bags
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 medium sliced orange, 6 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, and 1 tbsp fresh sliced ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse and the aromas to develop.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and add 2 black tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes until the tea is strong and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid to remove orange slices, cardamom pods, and ginger slices.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved. Serve hot in mugs for a comforting drink.