Tea/coffee substitute A warm tea to sip on winter days / throughout the year. Rich in antioxidants. Stress buster It helps to improve metabolism.
Ingredients
- 500 ml water ( 2-3 cups)
- 1 tbsp green tea of choice (I am adding Japanese Sencha tea)
- 1 tbsp of fresh coarsely grounded cardamom powder
- 1-2 tbsp saffron water
- 4-5 pieces of cloves
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder / 2-3 pieces of cinnamon bark Optional ( If you want to enjoy a taste of Arabic Qahwa)
- 1-2 tbsp of coffee beans (I am adding illy coffee beans, medium roast, 100% Arabica)
Instructions
- Heat the water in a kettle/pan.Add all the spices & tea to the infuser.(I am using a glass brewing teapot)️Fill the teapot with boiling water.Let it seep for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy this refreshing & comforting herbal tea and dissolve in it.
- If you want to make it in the panHeat the water, and let it boil Add all the spices.let the water simmer for 3-4 minutes.Switch off the heat.
- Add the green tea o the pan and stir gently.
- You can cover the pan with a lid to keep it warm.Strain the kahwa into cups using a tea strainer. Use saffron strands after soaking them in water as it's warm in nature.You can keep them in the water and store them in the refrigerator.
Notes
There are various Health benefits of drinking the smoothies in an empty stomach.
- I drink this tea throughout the year but with a bit of variation.
- Summer months - Sencha/ green tea + cardamom powder + cinnamon
- Winter months - Sencha/green tea + cardamom powder + cinnamon + cloves + saffron water