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Persian Saffron Love-Tea
Preparation info
- Servings:
4 cups
- Difficulty
Easy
- Ready in
20 min
Appears in
Published 2000
This tea is traditionally served in parts of Iran by the bride-to-be to the groom’s family after the bride and her family have accepted a marriage proposal: The serving of the tea is a subtle way of saying yes, no doubt because the tea is thought to have aphrodisiac qualities.
Ingredients
4 cups 2 ½ teaspoon
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cardamom, saffron, rose water and sugar. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Before serving, pour a glassful of tea and return it to the saucepan to make sure the tea is evenly mixed.
- Serve in a tea glass. Add sugar to taste.
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