Kahwa-Spiced Green Tea with Almond and Saffron

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A traditional Kashmiri green tea brewed with warming spices, almonds, and saffron strands for a soothing aromatic drink. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together green tea leaves, water, green cardamom pods, crushed 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 70 calories and feeds 2, 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
• 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 small (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1/8 teaspoon saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add 4 crushed green cardamom pods and 1 small cinnamon stick to the boiling water; simmer for 3 minutes to infuse.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 teaspoons green tea leaves and 1/8 teaspoon saffron strands; reduce heat to low and steep for 3-4 minutes until the tea is golden and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, strain the tea into cups.
5. Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons slivered almonds and 1 tablespoon honey to the tea, stirring gently to combine before serving warm.