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Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

SUBMITTED BY: MERKA2125  PHOTO BY: TUNISIANSWIFE 

"This is the typical tea you will find in regular housed in Kuwait. Its deliciously aromatic and the spices give it a rich taste."
Kuwaiti Traditional Tea Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  2 Min
COOK TIME  8 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 cup

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by MERKA2125 
--- the saffron I originally use is not "powdered". Its the "hair-like-strings". There must... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by MOLLYBODE 
Finally, a use for all those cardamon pods I have. A wonderful tea. Thanks for the recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
what a great change of pace! I made this for my husband using black tea and sugar. It tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by amanecer 
Wonderful tea! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by always_hungry 
Try serving this with Basboosa (the recipe is on this website). They're good together. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Anne B 
This is a nice change from just a regular cup of tea. The spices give it a nice flavor (they... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 26

  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 0.3g

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