Kashmiri Kahwa-Spiced Green Tea with Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Fragrant green tea brewed with traditional Kashmiri spices, saffron, and garnished with slivered almonds for a soothing and aromatic beverage. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together green tea leaves, water, 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 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 tsp green tea leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1 small (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 3 whole cloves
• 5 saffron strands
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 small cinnamon stick, 4 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, and 3 whole cloves. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tsp green tea leaves and 5 saffron strands to the spiced water. Turn off the heat and steep covered for 3-4 minutes until the tea turns a golden amber color.
3. Step 3: Strain the tea into cups, discard the spices and leaves. Stir in 1 tbsp honey while warm.
4. Step 4: Garnish each cup with 1/2 tbsp slivered almonds and serve immediately for a comforting, aromatic tea experience.