
Diet & Nutrition
Kashmiri Kahwa With Green Tea
Jan 2019
Dr. K Lakshmi
Head Holistic Nutrition, AHC ApolloLife

Health Benefits
- It is usually served after meals as it aids in digestion and burns fat.
- It reduces the risk of heart diseases by keeping the bad cholesterol in check
- Saffron used in the Kahwa aids in building immunity and keeps the bodys defence mechanism in check.
- It is an antioxidant drink which can be a stress buster and can help in improving your metabolism and prevent cold and cough during the winters.
- It is caffeine free and hence can replace your regular tea and coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon green tea
- A pinch of Saffron
- 2 Whole green cardamoms
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- ½ spoon Honey
- Water
- 2 Almonds and pistachios (crushed)
Preparation
- In a pan boil half a cup of water and allow it to boil.
- Add 2 sticks of cinnamon and 4 cardamoms.
- Let it boil for half a min and now add a pinch of saffron. Allow it to boil for a min.
- Now add half more cup of water and allow it boil. Add a teaspoon of green tea.
- Turn off the heat and strain it into a cup add 1/2 teaspoon of honey.
- Now add crushed almonds and pistachios as a topping and serve.
Nutritive Value
- Calories: 15.4 cals
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Protein: 4 Grams, Fat: 0, Fibre: 0