Kehwa

Kehwa

Kehwa

Veg Vegan

Kashmiri saffron-spiced green tea — whole cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, dried rose petals, and a few strands of Pampore saffron steeped in boiling water until the liquid turns pale gold and fragrant, then poured into small copper cups. The hospitality tea of Kashmir: no guest is received without it. Warming, aromatic, and delicate, it is the contemplative counterpart to noon chai's saltiness.

Cuisines

Himachali Kumaoni Kashmiri Garhwali

Best for

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Total: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

water 2 cups Water
Green Tea Leaf 1 tablespoon Green Tea Leaf
Cardamom Pod 4 Cardamom Pod
cinnamon stick 1 Cinnamon stick
Clove 4 Clove
sugar 1 tablespoon Sugar
Saffron 1 Saffron , strands
Almond 1 tablespoon Almond , chopped
Walnut 1 tablespoon Walnut , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. 2 Add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water.
  3. 3 Allow the spices to boil for about 2 minutes to release their flavors.
  4. 4 Add the Kashmiri green tea leaves to the boiling water and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in the sugar and saffron strands, and let the tea simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Strain the tea into cups, ensuring no spices or tea leaves remain.
  7. 7 Garnish with chopped almonds and walnuts before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a few drops of rose water before serving.