Saffron Tea with Milk

Traditional Afghan Saffron Milk Tea for 1

Ingredients

• 3-6 strands of saffron
• 1/4 of a crushed cardamon pod
• 1-4 tablespoons honey
• 1 black tea bag
• .5 liter water
• 1-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Boil the water
2. Get your favorite cup
3. Add saffron, honey, cardamom, tea and optional items: fresh ginger, lemon, cinnamon, rose petals, fresh mint, other types of tea. *don't use all of these, 0-2 is preferred.
4. Fill cup about 4/5th of the cup with hot water
5. add 1-4 tablespoons of milk (depending on your taste) to the cup
6. steep for 2-5 min.
7. enjoy with baked goods: madeleines, scones, croissants or biscuit cookies.

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