Start by boiling 1 cup of water and allowing it to cool slightly, then steep 2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose leaf tea for 4-5 minutes.

Remove tea bags or strain, then cool the tea to room temperature or chill quickly by pouring over ice.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled tea, milk, rosewater, and ground cardamom. Add sweetener if desired and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.

Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the shaken mixture over it. Garnish with dried rose petals.