During my journey to
Kashmir, I frequently heard the locals say, “Our traditional Kashmiri Kahwa Chai is simply what you need to cure your day’s problems.” The people of Kashmir have loved this warming combination of saffron, cardamom, black pepper, and several other spices for generations. Kashmiri Kahwa Tea, also known as Kehwa Chai, is a traditional Kashmiri tea brewed with cloves, cinnamon, and saffron and scented with cardamom.
It has a subtle flavor and relaxes the body. It is a popular beverage that people around Kashmir drink to keep their bodies warm during the harsh winter months. Ingredients like kesar (saffron strands) and entire spices provide immediate respite from the cold weather outdoors. This tea beverage is traditionally made in a brass or copper kettle called a Samovar.
A samovar is made out of a “fire container” that runs as a central cavity and contains live coals that keep the tea hot all the time. There is a place for water to boil around the fire container, and the tea leaves and other ingredients are blended with the water. In Kashmir, this tea drink is made in large batches and stored in a samovar. The kashmiri tea has a strong taste that produces its own scent in every cup.
Kahwa is typically served with a sprinkling of thinly sliced dry nuts and fruits such as almonds, pistachios, or cashew nuts, with almonds being the most popular. According to traditional texts written by Kashmiri ancestors, Kahwa has many health benefits which make it a staple in the lifestyle of many Kashmiris. The herbs used in the preparation of this drink are an ancient combination; the saffron on its own has few medicinal properties, but combined with cinnamon it is a potent antioxidant that cleanses the body and combats infections.
This biodegradable drink contains fewer calories than other teas, which means it is more beneficial for those on a calorie controlled diet. While touring around Kashmir, we enjoyed the traditional kahwa at this local business. Personally, I enjoyed the flavor of kahwa tea, and a couple of my friends purchased kahwa ingridents from this company to try at home.
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You write so beautifully! If I didn’t write so well myself, I would be jealous! The Northerners in Nigeria also call Tea; Chai just like the Indians too. Sometimes, I wonder the origin of the word.
I just started taking teas at the beginning of this month and I have seen their beneficial properties.
I am taking two currently;
- Ginseng - this gives me strenght and vigor for my day’s work. I feel different after I take it. What I don’t like about it is its sweetness. I like sweetness as sweetness not as sugary sweetness, I don’t know if I am making sense but that’s it
- A blend of Cassia, Senna, dried Tangerine peels, and some other things I don’t remember.
Both are packed teas @fasi6083
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Thanks very much for the comment @Ewaade_3A I, too, have a regular habit of drinking tea and Arabic coffee.
Arabic coffee is a flavorful and soothing beverage that’s crafted using high quality Arabica beans blended with cardamom and natural flavors which makes it much more special than any other blends. Arabic coffee is quite popular in the GCC countries (Gulf Co-operation Council) and other Arab nations
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Interesting post @fasi6083 , I recently got the opportunity to try Irani Tea and am obsessed. Have a look at recent post as well!
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Ooh, I look forward to trying out the Arabian coffee @fasi6083
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I, too, am a big admirer of Irani tea @CreativeCreature whenever I visit Hyderabad (India) on vacation, I never miss the chance to have Irani tea with friends.
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The kashmiri kahwa tea does looks to have amazing health benefits. Thanks for sharing this informative post @fasi6083
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Thanks for the comment @ghani4540 Iam glad you like this post.
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Thanks for sharing such an informative post @fasi6083
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Kashmiri Kahwa tea sounds like a delicious and unique beverage! @fasi6083 Thanks for sharing!
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