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Cardamom Rose Latte

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Keyword: beet, brunch, drinks, herbal tea, hot, latte, pink, rosemary, vegan
Yield: 2 people

Equipment

  • small sauce pot

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups purified water
  • 1/4 cup edible rosebuds/petals dried or fresh (packed)
  • 3-4 cardamom pods, cracked or 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/3 cup shelled pistachios divided
  • 1/2 tsp rosewater
  • 2 tsp beet root powder
  • to taste agave
  • milk of choice

Instructions

  • Take half of the pistachios and mince into fine pieces, set aside.
  • In a small sauce pot, add rose buds/petals, cardamom, whole pistachios, and water.
  • Cover pot, bring mixture to a boil and reduce to low. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes before turning off to steep.
  • Meanwhile, steam milk and set aside. 
  • To assemble: strain steeped tea into 1 large cup or 2 small cups using a fine mesh strainer.
  • Top with steamed milk. garnish with crushed rose petals, pistachios, and cardamom. Serve immediately.