Although all four seasons are beautiful, summer truly is the best one, it is the highlight of the year. And to celebrate this season, we want to share with you our favorite summer drinks with a healthy twist. We bet you are probably tired of drinking lemonade all summer long thinking it is the healthier option… No worries, we gotcha!

The recipe of the day is a Persian-style Cardamom – Rosewater iced tea with a Colombian twist… sounds good, huh?

Check out the main ingredients and their health benefits:

Cardamom is a spice with a lightly sweet flavor. It is packed with antioxidants, it’s anti-inflammatory, and it might help fight cancer. In addition, it has antibacterial effects, and it might help lower blood sugar levels.

Panela Ancient Cane is a natural sweetener derived from the panela cane plant. It contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Due to its nutrient content, Panela can help boost your energy levels.

Black Tea is a great source of antioxidants, and it may help lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. It improves focus while promoting the growth of good bacteria in your gut.

To get started you’ll need:

• 4 green cardamom pods
• 12 packets of Panela Ancient Cane
• 3 bags of black tea
• 3 cups of water
• 3 oz. rosewater
• ¾ heavy cream ( optional, or you could try almond milk instead)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, brew the tea, after a couple minutes add the cardamom pods, and the packets of panela. Let it steep, then remove the tea bags and the cardamon pods. Allow it to cool and add the rosewater, the ice cubes, and the heavy cream or almond milk (optional).

Enjoy it!

It’s pure goodness!!