Kashmiri Kahwa
A fragrant green tea infused with warming spices, saffron, and nuts—a traditional Kashmiri welcome drink. Serve hot in small cups for an elegant, aromatic experience.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 65
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tsp green tea leaves (preferably gunpowder)
- 4 whole cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp saffron strands
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted almonds and walnuts, sliced
- 1 tsp dried rose petals (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pour water into a small pot or saucepan. Add cardamom pods and cinnamon stick.
- 2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- 3
Add green tea leaves and saffron strands. Simmer 3–4 minutes without boiling hard.
- 4
Stir in honey until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- 5
Strain into small cups or a pot, leaving spices behind. Pour carefully into serving cups.
- 6
Top each cup with almonds, walnuts, and rose petals. Serve hot immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan or pot
- fine-mesh strainer
- small cups or mugs
- spoon
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