Kahwa tea

Kahwa tea

Kahwa tea
Ingredients	Method
1 teaspoon kahwa tea leaves, crushed 2 green cardamoms 2 inches cinnamon 3 teaspoons sugar 2-3 saffron threads (optional) 4-5 almonds, finely crushed	1.       Pound the cardamoms and cinnamon to a powder. 2.       Pour three cups of water into a pan; add the crushed kahwa tea leaves, cardamom-cinnamon powder, sugar and saffron and bring to a boil. 3.       Boil for five to six minutes or till the tea turns a pale gold. 4.       Strain into individual teacups. 5.       Sprinkle the almonds on top and serve hot.

Tip

Kahwa tea is a modification of normal tea. The blend of spices helps to increase the basal metabolic rate (BMR). It is a low calorie drink for weight watchers if the sugar is substituted with an artificial sweetener. Almonds add some antioxidants and some protein to the tea.