Persian Saffron “Love” Tea

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Joon: Persian Cooking Made Simple

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2015

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Method

Saffron tea is traditionally served in parts of Iran to the suitors of the bride as a subtle way of saying yes. Iranians like to use metaphors and sign language, and I love how food is also used as a means of communication.

To the boiling water add 2 cardamom pods,