Kahwah - Indian Green Tea

This is a traditional green tea recipe from the south east region of Kashmiri. The tea has a mellow taste with a hint of pine/cardamom flavor. I like mine with a little honey.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  saffron strands
• 2  green cardamom pods
• 2  cups water
• 2  teaspoons  loose  green tea

Directions

1. Put water, saffron and cardamom pods into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the tea and reduce the heat to low.
4. Simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Strain the tea into small tea cups and serve warm.