Traditional Kashmiri Tea Kahwa Recipe (Step by Step)

Imagine you are in Kashmir. In that astonishing weather, the first thing that will come to your mind is Tea. A cup of hot Tea in that peaceful weather is all you need. The Traditional Kashmiri Kahwa green tea gives you the best tea experience in that cold weather.

Most of us begin our day with a cup of Tea. This helps to keep us refreshed and ready to go through a long day. For many years Tea has acted as an alarm. Tea not just helps us to refresh but also has many health benefits. It acts as a remedy for when an individual suffers from a cold. Also, it helps you with an upset stomach and helps to fight stress. 

The traditional Kashmiri Kahwa green tea is famous for its flavor, aroma, and its certain health benefits. For years it has been part of Kashmiri culture. In winters, due to the presence of saffron prevents cold. Kashmiri kahwa is a blend of various herbs. It includes Kashmiri kahwa green tea leaves, spices in whole, saffron, and different nuts. 

A brass kettle, samovar, is in which Kahwa is prepared. In samovar, there is space in the center for coal. Around the coal, there is space for boiling water and other tea ingredients. Kahwa tea is also available in various flavors. It depends on the blend of ingredients. A typical Kahwa tea is what contains spices like cinnamon, nuts, cardamom, and cloves. 

Do you know Kawah Tea has a wide range of health benefits? Let's look at them in detail. 

Benefits of Kahwa Tea:

Helps to lose calories

People in Kashmir consume Kahwa after meals. Not just with digestion, but kawah even helps to burn extra calories. Therefore, it is a great compliment to a weight loss regimen. 

Acts as a stress buster

Being rich in antioxidants reduces anxiety. Kahwa tea can calm you down and relieve stress. It moreover aids in the prevention of the detrimental effects of stress-related harmful toxins. 

Remedy for the common cold

It works wonders for the common cold, sore throats, and chest tightness. The hot beverage also aids in easing cold and cough symptoms.

Healthy immune system

The presence of saffron in Kahwa makes it an excellent source of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 acts as a defense system for the body. The antioxidant property of this Tea helps reduce various infections. The most effective time for drinking Kahwa Tea is in winter. 

Promotes skin health

Antioxidants aid acne by moisturizing skin. In winters, the skin gets dry, dull, and appears to be pale. Having a cup of Kawah during winter helps you to lead a healthy life. 

Traditional Kashmiri tea Kahwa Recipe step by step

Ingredients:

1. Water - 2 cups
2. Cinnamon - 2 inches
3. 2 green cardamoms.
4. 2 cloves.
5. 5-6 rose petals (dried).
6. Sugar - 2 tablespoon 
7. Green tea  leaves - 1 tablespoon
8. Almonds - 4-5
9. Saffron - 10-12 strands

The Brewing of Kahwa

In a brass kettle, boil green tea leaves. You can also use green tea packs. Instead of the samovar, one can also use a pan. Also, instead of boiling, one can steep leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes. Tea can even be bitter, steep well, be it black Tea or Green Tea. Once the flavor is released, boil for 2-3 minutes. For saffron, you can add it to the cup once Kahwa is ready. 

Step-by-Step Recipe of Traditional Kashmiri Kahwa

1. Fill the pot halfway with water. Keep it at a medium temperature. 
2. Take a bowl, and add spices (crushed) and dried rose petals. 
3. Add sugar for taste.
4. Keeping speed on medium, bring water to boil. 
5. Turn off the stove. Take the pan off and add green tea to it. One can also use green tea packs. You can use green tea leaves as you like. 
6. Cover the pot with a lid now. Let the green tea leaves steep in water and leave their flavor. 
7. After 3 minutes, pour the tea into cups using a strainer. 
8. Once you add Kawah to cups, add 3-4 saffron strands in each cup. 
9. Serve hot. 

 

Note: You can add sweetener to the Tea or skip it. Try avoiding honey, as it can react with heat and be poisonous. 

Conclusion

Kahwa is a famous Kashmiri tea with the flavor of various spices. The best time to drink Kahwa is in the winter. Kashmiri Kahwa is the traditional Tea of Kashmir. It has excellent health benefits and is excellent in taste. Kashmiri cuisine is best known for its simplicity as well as its authentic flavors.

 In winters, Kahwa helps to bring balance to the body temperature and improves immunity. As a sweetener, you can use stevia or maple syrup. Kahwa is well-known for curing a common cold, improving digestion.  It is one of the best immunity boosters.