Ingredients:

* 8 tsp black tea, loose

* 8 cups water

* 12 green cardamom pods

* 8 tsp sugar

* 1/2 tsp saffron threads

Preparation: Heat water with cardamom, sugar and saffron.

Simmer until reduced by half. Add tea and steep for about 10 minutes. Strain out tea and spices, and serve hot.