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Arabian Beverage - Qahwa

Almonds and tea simmered on the stove and scented with cardamom and cinnamon for a Saudi drink. Finish with finely sliced.

27 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 17 min · 27 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes in order to let the various flavours blend together. Strain the 'Qahwa' into 4 cups.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Garnish with finely sliced (and peeled, of course) almonds. Serve hot.

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