LEBANESE WHITE COFFEE(KAHWE BAYDA)

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This simple caffeine free drink is served in the mountains of Lebanon, especially after a meal heavy in garlic. It is basically a mint tea with orange blossom water. From the cookbook From the Tables of Lebanon, Traditional Vegetarian Cuisine. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water (mazaher)
honey (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the mint leaves and orange blossom water.
  • Let set for at least 5 minutes.
  • Strain out the mint leaves, and serve in small demitasse cups. Sweeten to taste if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.5, Protein 0.2

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