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saffron tea served in a cup, garnished with mint leaves
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Saffron Tea Recipe

This saffron tea is warm and cozy, with delicate flavors of saffron, lemon, and mint. Ready in just 10 minutes with five simple ingredients!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 sevings
Calories 32kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg