kahwa

Directions

1. 1
   get all the spices ready before you start making kahwa.
2. 2
   take the cinnamon, cloves and green cardamoms in a mortar-pestle. crush them lightly.
3. 3
   slice 4 to 5 almonds thinly. almonds can be crushed also in the mortar-pestle. you can even use 2 to 3 walnuts in place of almonds - chop them and add.
4. 4
   making kahwa
5. 5
   in a saucepan, take 2 cups water. place saucepan on the stove-top on a medium flame.
6. 6
   add the lightly crushed spices and dried rose petals in the water.
7. 7
   add 2 tablespoons sugar or add as per taste.
8. 8
   let the water come to a gentle boil on a medium flame.
9. 9
   switch off the flame. place the pan on the kitchen counter-top. add 1 teaspoon green tea. you can add less or more green tea leaves as you prefer.
10. 10
    cover the pan with its lid and steep green leaves in the hot water for 3 minutes.
11. 11
    after 3 minutes, pour kahwa tea in small cups using a tea strainer.
12. 12
    add 3 to 4 saffron strands and sliced almonds in each cup.
13. 13
    serve kahwa and enjoy this fragrant mild green tea.