Description
A cozy and calming tea made with almond milk and saffron, perfect for quiet moments or rituals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 black tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose black tea
- 3–4 strands saffron
- 1–2 teaspoons honey (to taste)
- Optional: pinch of ground cardamom, pinch of cinnamon, crushed almonds for garnish, orange blossom water, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup almond milk and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
- Heat the almond milk and water over medium heat until hot and steaming but not boiling.
- Add saffron strands and stir, letting them bloom for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the black tea and steep for 3–5 minutes.
- Remove the tea and adjust sweetness with honey or an alternative.
- Pour into a mug, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Saffron quality varies; use good-quality threads for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness and steeping time to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: saffron, almond milk, tea, dairy-free, cozy drink, herbal tea