Saffron Tea is a soothing and cozy beverage with the unique flavor of saffron, the refreshing taste of mint, and a touch of honey. Made in under 10 minutes with just five ingredients. It is a perfect warm and mild tea for fall and winter.
There’s something special about a cup of saffron tea on a chilly day. The golden hue, delicate flavors, and warm, soothing taste feel like a bit of luxury in every sip(also this fennel tea and rosemary tea).
Yes, saffron is one of the most expensive spices, but you only need a tiny pinch to bring out its mild, rich flavors. The golden color and gentle taste of saffron make it unique beyond your usual cup of tea.
If you’re looking for a simple yet indulgent drink to brighten up cold days, this saffron tea is a must-try!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️This saffron tea is elegant and luxurious; you will feel it with every sip.
⭐️Tastes authentic!
⭐️Delicious and simple to make!
Ingredients
- Saffron: This is the prime ingredient and has a mild bitter taste. This precious spice costs around $10 for 5 grams of saffron in the United States.
- Lemon: Provides an intense lemony flavor to this saffron tea.
- Honey: Combining honey is optional; you can substitute it with maple syrup.
- Mint leaves: Optional for garnishing and provide a refreshing flavor, too;
How To Make Saffron Tea
- Boil 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and add saffron strands. Let them steep for 5 minutes to release their color and flavor.
- Add lemon juice and honey(or your preferred sweetener).
- Stir(and strain if needed). Transfer to tall ball glasses, garnish with mint leaves, and serve warm and enjoy!
Variations
The recipe I discuss here is simple and basic(the same as this Rosehip tea or this bay leaf tea). However, this chai can be customized and altered to suit one’s preference.
- Green cardamom: Remove the seeds and toss only the cardamom skin into the boiling water.
- Green Tea: Stir in plain, nonflavored green tea; this gives another dimension to this beverage.
- Cinnamon stick: Add one inch of cinnamon stick while boiling water. This enhances the flavor with a hint of sweetness.
- Indian holy basil: Place a couple of leaves as garnish as the authentic variation.
FAQ
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices from the plant ‘saffron crocus.’ It is a threadlike stigma from the flower with a subtle taste and slight bitterness. It brings a bright yellow color to the food and is generally used for decorating and as a food coloring agent.
This tea tastes great when made fresh. You can prepare and store all the ingredients separately, whipping up this tea whenever needed.
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Saffron Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 12 strands saffron
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 mint leaves
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and add the saffron strands. Let them steep for about 5 minutes to release their color and flavor.
- Stri in lemon juice and honey.
- Strain(if needed), and ENJOY
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm, preferably in the evening without any meals or snacks, to fully appreciate its unique flavor.
- This tea is best made fresh, but you can store the dry ingredients separately and brew a fresh cup whenever needed.
Rupesh Rathore says
This tea tasted delicious!
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Thank you Rupesh!
Mathew says
Fascinating recipe of saffron tea and also it is simple and sweet which can be done at any time, thanks for this recipe.
Sujatha Muralidhar says
hank you! So happy you enjoyed the simplicity of the saffron tea recipe!