Kahwa-Inspired Green Tea with Saffron and Cardamom
A soothing Kashmiri green tea brewed with aromatic saffron strands, crushed cardamom pods, and a hint of cinnamon for a warm, fragrant brew. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together green tea leaves, water, saffron strands for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 3, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons green tea leaves
- 3 cups water
- 10 saffron strands
- 3 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 (2-inch piece) cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons crushed almonds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rose petals, dried (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 10 strands saffron, 3 crushed green cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick; simmer gently for 3 minutes to infuse.
- Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons green tea leaves and 2 tablespoons crushed almonds to the infused water, simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the tea into teacups.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon honey and sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried rose petals on top if using.
- Step 5: Serve hot for a fragrant, calming Kashmiri tea experience.
