Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

8 Reviews

Prep: 2 min
Cook: 8 min
Ready In: 10 min

“This is the typical tea you will find in regular housed in Kuwait. Its deliciously aromatic and the spices give it a rich taste.” - by MERKA2125

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2 whole cardamom pods, broken
1 pinch saffron powder
2 tea bags
1 teaspoon white sugar (optional)

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Original recipe yields 1 cup

Directions

Combine the water, saffron, and cardamom in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover, and bring to a boil. Add tea bags, and let the tea steep for a minute, or longer if you like stronger tea. Strain into a cup, and sweeten with sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (1 total)

Calories
26 cal
1%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
6.2 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MERKA2125

Sep. 11, 2003

"--- the saffron I originally use is not "powdered". Its the "hair-like-strings". There must have been a confusion with the editing of the recipe, as I recall never mentioning the type of saffron I u..." See moresed when I submitted it. Sorry for any confusion ---"

MOLLYBODE

Dec. 7, 2003

"Finally, a use for all those cardamon pods I have. A wonderful tea. Thanks for the recipe...." See more"

TUNISIANSWIFE

Oct. 26, 2006

"what a great change of pace! I made this for my husband using black tea and sugar. It tasted so good that I wanted to try it with green tea and sweetener for myself. I have to say that I liked the ..." See moreflavor of the saffron and cardamom in both the black and green tea. A nice change from the usual addition of dried spearmint leaf, or chamomile buds and leaves. I used loose leaf tea instead of bags. Thanks for this nice recipe"

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