Kashmiri-Style Ginger and Saffron Tea

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Fragrant black tea brewed with fresh ginger and saffron strands, offering a soothing and aromatic beverage inspired by Kashmiri tradition. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, fresh ginger, thinly sliced 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 90 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Indian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger and 10 saffron strands to the boiling water; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tsp black tea leaves and 2 tsp sugar to the saucepan, stirring gently; simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup milk and increase heat to medium; bring the tea to a gentle boil, then immediately remove from heat to avoid overflow.
  5. Step 5: Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into cups and serve hot for a comforting Kashmiri-inspired experience.

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