Kahwa-Spiced Green Tea with Saffron and Almonds

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A warming Kashmiri green tea blend scented with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and topped with toasted almonds for a soothing beverage. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, green tea leaves, cinnamon stick 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 50 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 50 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cinnamon stick, 4 crushed green cardamom pods, and 10 saffron threads to the boiling water; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 teaspoons green tea leaves and steep for 3 minutes, ensuring the tea does not become bitter.
  4. Step 4: Strain the tea into cups, removing the spices and leaves.
  5. Step 5: Garnish each cup with 2 tablespoons crushed toasted almonds and sweeten with 2 teaspoons honey if desired, stirring gently before serving warm.

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