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Kashmiri Kahwa
A traditional Kashmiri green tea prepared with aromatic spices, saffron, nuts, cinnamon, and cardamom. It has a fragrant, warming, slightly sweet flavor with cardamom and saffron notes.
Traditionally used for
Cold weather, Digestive heaviness, Fatigue
Potential benefits
Antioxidant-rich, warming, and supportive of digestion.
Ingredients
Green tea, Saffron, Almonds, Cinnamon, Cardamom
Origin
Kashmir (India)
How it is traditionally prepared
1 tsp green tea + 1 crushed cardamom pod + small cinnamon piece + 2–3 saffron threads, almonds /8 oz water, steep 3–5 minutes. 1–2 cups daily.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Contains caffeine. Use caution with caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy and medications affected by caffeine. Tree-nut allergies are relevant when almonds are included.
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