THE MOST FAMOUS ARABIAN BEVERAGE - QAHWA

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This is "THE MOST" famous after-dinner drink here in the Sultante of Oman. It's really light and is served in traditional Omani homes in a golden/silver jug on a straw mat. I once had a beautiful experience sipping this beverage in a traditional Omani home that had in it this most well-knit family who served from their soul; this is one experience and one drink I always hold close to my heart :)

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Beverages

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 almonds
1 teaspoon tea leaves
4 -5 cardamoms
5 cm cinnamon sticks
3 -5 saffron strands
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Blanch and peel the almonds.
  • Then, slice each almond finely and keep aside.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil with the tea leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron and sugar.
  • Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes in order to let the various flavours blend together.
  • Strain the 'Qahwa' into 4 cups.
  • Garnish with finely sliced (and peeled, of course) almonds.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.3

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