Kahwa

1. 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.
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   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.
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   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.

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