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The addition of dates and ground cardamom gives this iced coffee drink a definite Middle Eastern flavour - a real hint of the exotic. Cardamom improves digestion while dates and coffee create energy and enhance vitality.
Ingredients:
- 4 Medjool dates, stoned*
- 300ml organic milk
- 125ml cold espresso coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ½–1 tsp ground cardamom, plus extra for sprinkling
To Make:
- Put the dates in a saucepan with half the milk and heat very gently until the milk just reaches boiling point.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool completely. When cold, transfer the dates and milk to a blender and add the remaining milk, cold coffee, ice cream and cardamom. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve sprinkled with some extra ground cardamom.
*Deglet Nour Dates can be used instead.
