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Kashmir Kahwa Saffron Green Tea Almond Cardamom Warming
Green tea brewed with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon and rose petals, served with slivered almonds — the iconic warming tea ceremony drink of the Kashmir Valley.
Prep5 min
Cook8 min
Total13 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add crushed cardamom and cinnamon.
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2
Boil 3 minutes to extract the spice.
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3
Add green tea leaves. Reduce to medium. Steep 3 to 4 minutes.
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4
Do not steep longer or the tea becomes bitter.
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5
Add saffron strands and rose petals if using.
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6
Steep 1 more minute. The saffron releases a beautiful golden colour.
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7
Strain into cups through a fine strainer.
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8
Add honey or sugar to taste.
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9
Garnish each cup with 3 to 4 slivered almonds.
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10
Serve immediately. Kahwa is always served without milk.
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