Ingredients

Makes 8 <i>intermezzo</i> or palate cleanser servings

　　2 teaspoons seeds from green cardamom pods

　　1/2 teaspoon seeds from black cardamom pods

　　1 (3- by 1-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced

　　3 cups water

　　2/3 cup sugar

　　1 tablespoon brewed Ethiopian spice tea

　　1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Toast cardamom seeds and ginger in a dry 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Pour through a fine sieve lines with a paper towel into a bowl.

　　

Step 2

Pour into an 8- to 9-inch metal baking pan. Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until firm.

　　

Step 3

Scrape granita with a fork to lighten texture and serve in cordial glasses.