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Kahwa
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TASTE SCORE
8/10
A fragrant, soul-warming green tea from Kashmir, infused with delicate saffron, whole spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and garnished with slivered almonds. The perfect comforting drink for a chilly day.
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
For 4 servings
NUTRITION · PER SERVING
34
34
CALORIES · 1 CUP
Protein1g · 12%
Carbs5g · 59%
Fat1g · 26%
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Potassium37mg
Phosphorus14mg
INSTRUCTIONS
3 steps. 10 minutes total.
3 STEPS
- 1
Step 1
- a.In a saucepan, combine 4.5 cups of water, the cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the spices.
- 2
Turn off the heat
- a.Add the Kashmiri green tea leaves to the hot spiced water. Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 1-2 minutes. Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- 3
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into 4 cups
- a.Add a few strands of saffron and slivered almonds to each cup. Stir in sugar or honey to taste. Garnish with optional dried rose petals and serve immediately.
PRO TIPS
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For the most authentic taste, use traditional Kashmiri green tea leaves, but any good quality, long-leaf green tea will also work well.
- 2Never boil green tea leaves. Always steep them in hot water off the heat to extract their delicate flavor without making the kahwa bitter.
- 3Lightly crush the green cardamom pods before adding them to the water. This helps release their essential oils and intense aroma.
- 4For an extra nutty flavor, you can lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry pan until golden before using them as a garnish.
- 5Kahwa can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat it gently on the stove, but do not bring it to a boil.
RECIPE VARIATIONS
Adapt it for your goals.
vegan
Vegan
Ensure this recipe is fully vegan by using sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar as a sweetener instead of honey.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Make it more suitable for children by reducing the tea steeping time to 1 minute for a milder flavor and using less sweetener.
quickQuick
For a faster version, use pre-made kahwa tea bags. Simply boil the water with the whole spices for 2-3 minutes, then steep the tea bag as per package instructions.
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