Persian/iranian tea?

Question

whats the name of the persian/iranian tea with cardamom? i thought it was something like safedi or safafidi? also, where can i find said tea?

Answer 1

Sadaf

the green box has cardamom and the red one has earl grey (I prefer the red one actually)

Answer 2

Try this:

Elaichi Chaa (Indian Cardamom Tea)

Servings: 4 - 6

Level of difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

7 cupfuls of cold water

3 green cardamom pods

2 black cardamom pods

2 tea bags

4 tbsp Sugar

Milk, to mix

Method

1. Pour the water into a large saucepan.

2. Lightly smash the green and black cardamoms in a pestle and mortar. Add to the water and bring to the boil.

3. When boiling, add in the teabags and sugar.

4. Add enough milk to turn the tea a pale beige colour.

5. Bring to the boil again and just as it is rising to the top of the pan, switch off the heat. Strain and serve at once.

Answer 3

I love this stuff!  

PERSIAN TEA

Ingredients

4 cups water

2 green cardamom pods, bruised

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, ground

1/2 cup rose water

2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Add spices to a kettle along with the water, rose water and sugar. Stir mixture to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cardamom pods before serving.  Serve with additional sugar, if desired.