Saffron milk

Name: Saffron milk
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) milk; pinch of saffron (2–3 strands); 2 teaspoons manuka honey or honey, optional; 2 teaspoons manuka honey or honey, optional

Preparation info

Makes
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Saffron Soul

By Mira Manek

Published 2017

About

Saffron milk is great to have at bedtime, especially if your mind needs calmness or you are prone to insomnia, as its known benefits include promoting a sound night’s sleep. Just a few strands of saffron will do the trick.

Ingredients

250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) milk
pinch of

Asia
India
Drinks
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Place the milk and saffron in a saucepan and bring to the boil on a medium heat. Add the honey, if using. Pour into a mug and sip once cool enough.