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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!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American, Indian
Servings:
2
sevings
Calories:
32
kcal
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:
32
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
0.4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03
g
|
Sodium:
22
mg
|
Potassium:
124
mg
|
Fiber:
0.5
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
159
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg