Kahwa is a very famous Kashmiri tea flavor that has the goodness of cinnamon, cardamom, rose petals, cloves, and saffron. It is a very simple yet healthy drink to be made on winter days. Kashmir is a beautiful place and so are its authentic dishes and beverages.
Where is it commonly found?
Kahwa is very commonly found in Kashmir but people all over India are fond of this tea flavor. Besides being a tea, it has many health benefits as well which is its consumption is good for health.
Tea is considered a wake-up call for our body and since it is the first thing most people prefer to drink it should also be healthy.
Benefits Of Kahwa Tea
Kahwa tea is effective if you have a cold or even an upset stomach. The saffron in this drink helps in keeping our body warm and survive cold temperatures.
The other ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and rose petals are of equal importance in this drink.
It is traditionally prepared in a brass kettle known as Samovar. In samovar, the central cavity is where hot coal is placed and the surrounding place is where hot water with other ingredients are added. When everything boils together it gives a traditional kahwa tea rich in aroma and health benefits. If you have samovar, then you should use it to make this tea, the coal inside it gives the smoky flavour.
Process Of Making Kahwa Tea
It is traditionally made in Samovar but even if you don’t have the authentic kettle you can still enjoy it at home by following these simple steps and, make healthy Kashmiri green tea.
- Take a vessel and 1 cup of water to it.
- Add saffron 2-3 strands, cinnamon (half stick), cloves (2-3), some dried rose petals, 2 cardamoms, green tea, or Kashmiri green tea leaves.
- Allow the water to boil along with the ingredients.
- Let the water cool down a bit.
- Starin the ingredients and your traditional Kahwa green tea is ready to sip.
This amazing drink is also a fat cutter and detoxifying drink. It also helps in boosting immunity and adding a glow to the face. You can also use lemon and honey green tea. It will enhance its taste and lemon and honey are also good for health.
Try this simple recipe to get its multiple benefits this winter.