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Kashmiri Kahwa - green tea with saffron threads and almonds

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⏱ 15 min

Kashmiri

Serves 2

Kashmiri Kahwa

The jewel of Kashmiri hospitality - fragrant green tea scented with saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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8 - 10 Mongra saffron threads

1 tbsp green tea leaves (or 1 green tea bag)

4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

1 small cinnamon stick

4 whole cloves

1 tsp raw honey or sugar

8-10 almonds, blanched and slivered

1 tsp rose water (optional)

2 cups (500ml) water

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Method

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Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Simmer 5 minutes until fragrant.

Add the green tea leaves and saffron threads. Remove from heat and steep for 3 minutes, no longer, or the tea becomes bitter.

Strain into small cups. Add honey or sugar to taste.

Garnish with slivered almonds and a few drops of rose water. Serve immediately.

Saffron tip: Bloom the threads in 1 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes before brewing for deeper colour. Never add saffron to boiling water - heat above 85°C degrades the aromatic safranal compound.

Kashmiri Kahwa - green tea with saffron threads and almonds

⏱ 15 min

Kashmiri

Serves 2

​

Ingredients

​

8 - 10 Mongra saffron threads

1 tbsp green tea leaves (or 1 green tea bag)

4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

1 small cinnamon stick

4 whole cloves

1 tsp raw honey or sugar

8-10 almonds, blanched and slivered

1 tsp rose water (optional)

2 cups (500ml) water

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Method:

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Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Simmer 5 minutes until fragrant.

Add the green tea leaves and saffron threads. Remove from heat and steep for 3 minutes, no longer, or the tea becomes bitter.

Strain into small cups. Add honey or sugar to taste.

Garnish with slivered almonds and a few drops of rose water. Serve immediately.

Saffron tip: Bloom the threads in 1 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes before brewing for deeper colour. Never add saffron to boiling water - heat above 85°C degrades the aromatic safranal compound.