Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea

Our association with Kashmiri Kahwa goes back over a century. All through the 1800s, Dharmsala and neighboring tea estates in Kangra supplied most of the green tea to Afghanistan, Kashmir and Central Asia. The Kangra Green Tea exported to these places was used to make a traditional green tea preparation called Kahwah or simply Kahwa. Kahwa, which is traditionally prepared in a brass kettle known as samovar, is usually served as part of celebration dinners, or right after elaborate lunches or dinners.

Today, we bring that rich heritage to you. Our Himalayan Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea is a rich, fragrant and complex combination of saffron strands, cardamom, cloves, almonds, and cinnamon blended with our green tea. One of our finest green tea blends, kahwa is an embodiment of solace, and is ideal for the times when you are craving a little bit of warmth or an immunity boost. 

Our Kashmiri Kahwa is the perfect sensory awakening, with its combination of delightful aroma, exquisite flavour, rich history, warmth of good hospitality and beautiful hues of saffron-y orange colours in the cup. 

The richness of Kashmiri Saffron, sourced from our neighbouring Kashmir Valley, complements the spicy aromas of cardamom, cloves and cinnamon, all sourced directly from Kerala, creating an authentic cup of warm, nutty, and spicy Kashmiri Kahwa. As the tea brews, the distinct and unforgettable fragrance of the kahwa, perfected by us over decades, will draw you in, and transport you to the lush valleys of Kashmir. The first sip will give you that perfect harmony of flavours - from the spices to the nuts that come together to elevate the green tea base. The sliced almonds are the perfect icing on the cake, giving you a rich, delectable and refreshing brew.

Ingredients

Kangra Green Tea, Saffron, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves & Crushed Almonds

Potential Health Benefits

With its rich mix of spices, tea and dry fruits, our Kashmiri Kahwa Green Tea is a digestive drink and a fat burner, with significant energizing and warming effects. Drunk ideally on a cold, winter night, or after a celebratory lunch or dinner, the kahwa provides an immediate sense of upliftment of the senses. It also serves as a perfect home remedy for cold, sore throat and chest congestion. Additionally, all the rich ingredients individually provide several health benefits individually as well.

Saffron or kesar, the most expensive spice in the world, has naturally strong anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory properties. Saffron, with a high level of anti-oxidants, also prevents damage to tissues due to high cholesterol. Saffron can help boost the body’s immunity and defence systems, especially during colds and coughs. For women, saffron has been shown to help ease symptoms related to menstrual pain and PMS. 

Cardamom is a beautifully aromatic and refreshing spice, with sattvic qualities that help to sharpen and refresh the mind, and normalize the energy flows within your body. It is a gentle yet effective digestive stimulant in addition to having diuretic properties. A spice native to Kerala, cardamom also helps stimulate circulation, induce sound sleep, stimulate the appetite, and freshen your breath.   

Cinnamon, an aromatic, sweet spice, is found in most kitchens around the world. It helps warm the body, promote digestion, absorption and metabolism. Cinnamon is also loaded with antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to being an expectorant for treating sinus, chest congestions or common cold, cinnamon is also excellent for improving resistance to stress, fatigue and anxiety.

Clove is an aromatic and stimulating spice, with significant positive effects on our digestive and respiratory systems. It helps to improve or reignite dull appetite, and is also effective for treating slow digestion or indigestion. As an expectorant, it also helps in coughs and colds by removing the phlegm in the lungs and stomach. It has antimicrobial properties, and also serves as a powerful analgesic for toothaches. 

Almonds or badam are a fantastic source of anti-oxidants as well. As a great source of vitamin E and magnesium and plant sterols, almonds help lower rates of heart disease, regulation of blood sugar levels, and lower HDL or bad cholesterol levels. Being rich in Vitamin E, almonds also help elevate the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and help enhance the working memory.

Kangra Green Tea has especially high concentrations of catechins and polyphenols like EGCG and EGC that act as potent anti-oxidants and help reduce inflammation, aid in weight loss, prevent certain chronic conditions related to heart and brain health, and have strong anti-microbial action.

Brewing Instructions

Time of Day

Savor a cup of this medium caffeine delicacy ideally after lunch or dinner.

About the Ingredients

Saffron

Saffron, or kesar, the most expensive spice in the world, has naturally strong anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific students have also demonstrated the effectiveness of saffron as a mood booster, and in dealing with depression-related disorders. Saffron, with a high level of anti-oxidants, also prevents damage to tissues due to high cholesterol. As an excellent source of Vitamin B-12, saffron can help boost the body’s immunity and defence systems. It also helps to get rid of the phlegm that develops during colds and coughs. For women, saffron has been shown to help ease symptoms related to menstrual pain and PMS. Our saffron is sourced from neighbouring Kashmir Valley, and is found in some of our most exclusive teas such as the Himalayan Saffron Green Tea, Kashmiri Kahwa, Saffron Cardamom Green Tea and the Shatavari Rasayana for Women's Wellness. 

Cardamom

Cardamom is a beautifully aromatic and refreshing spice, with sattvic qualities that help to sharpen and refresh the mind, and normalize the energy flows within your body. It is a gentle yet effective digestive stimulant in addition to having diuretic properties. A spice native to Kerala, cardamom also helps stimulate circulation, induce sound sleep, stimulate the appetite, and freshen your breath.  Cardamom is known to lower blood pressure and aids in weight loss because of its diuretic properties. Antioxidants in cardamom protect cells from damage and prevent inflammation in your body. Because of its aroma and flavour, digestive properties and various health benefits, cardamom is a mainstay for many of our spice blends as well as Ayurvedic wellness teas such as Ayurvedic Morning Blend, Cardamom Green Tea, Masala Chai (Himalayan Thunderstorm), Heart Healthy Tea, Masala Green Tea, Maharaja Oolong Tea, Saffron Cardamom Green Tea, Shatavari Rasayana (Women's Wellness Blend), The Breathe Better Blend, The Trijata (Three Aromatics) Blend, and the Winter Christmas Tea.  

Cinnamon

Cinnamon, an aromatic, sweet spice, is found in most kitchens around the world. It helps warm the body, promote digestion, absorption and metabolism. An ancient herb, known to us for many centuries, cinnamon is a delicious spice which is used for flavouring cooking and baking. Cinnamon is also loaded with antioxidants, such as polyphenols which protect the body, and also have anti-inflammatory properties. As an expectorant for treating sinus, chest congestions or common cold, cinnamon is an essential ingredient in many warming teas. As a sattvic spice, it is also excellent for improving resistance to stress, fatigue and low spirits, tension and anxiety, and headaches and toothaches, making it almost a universal panacea. Cinnamon enhances the effectiveness of insulin, thus helping lower blood sugar levels and improving diabetes - related conditions. Rich in magnesium, cinnamon is especially useful for women as it also helps maintain bone density and hormone balance, and is often helpful for conditions pertaining to PMS, irregular or heavy and painful periods. It is found in many of our wellness teas such as our Kashmiri Kahwa, Masala Chai (Himalayan Thunderstorm), Masala Green Tea, Maharaja Oolong Tea, The Breathe Better Blend, The Trijata (Three Aromatics) Blend, and the Seasonal Immunity Blend. In addition, it is also used in our dessert teas and Christmas-focused tea blends such as the Cinnamon Chocolate Blend, The Christmas Blend, The Nutcracker Blend, The Apfel Strudle, and the Winter Christmas Tea.  

Clove

Clove is an aromatic and stimulating spice, with significant positive effects on our digestive and respiratory systems. It helps to improve or reignite dull appetite, and is also effective for treating slow digestion or indigestion. As a hot, pungent spice, it promotes the digestion of heavy foods. As an expectorant, it also helps in coughs and colds by removing the phlegm in the lungs and stomach. As a result, it finds an important place in various home remedies for colds and coughs as well as in ayurvedic kadha formulations. Cloves are high in antioxidants, including eugenol and vitamin C, both of which can help reduce oxidative stress. It has antimicrobial properties, and also serves as a powerful analgesic for toothaches. It is found in many of our wellness teas such as our Kashmiri Kahwa, Masala Chai (Himalayan Thunderstorm), Masala Green Tea, Maharaja Oolong Tea, The Trijata (Three Aromatics) Blend, and The Christmas Blend.  

Almonds

Almonds or badam are a fantastic source of anti-oxidants as well. As a great source of vitamin E and magnesium and plant sterols, consumption of almonds is linked to numerous health benefits such as lower rates of heart disease, regulation of blood sugar levels, and lowering HDL or bad cholesterol levels. Being rich in Vitamin E, almonds also help elevate the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. This helps enhance the working memory by boosting alertness, and preventing cognitive decline. Vitamin E is known to be a retardant of the onset of dementia diseases like Alzheimer's. Almonds also contain phytonutrients that support the growth of beneficial gut microbes and help reduce inflammation.  

Kangra Green Tea

Kangra Green Tea has especially high concentrations of catechins and polyphenols like EGCG and EGC that act as potent anti-oxidants that prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals in our bodies. Though catechins have been found in other plants derivatives such as grapes and pomegranates, those found in tea have proven to be the most effective antioxidants known. Additionally, research suggests that catechins like EGCG may reduce inflammation, aid in weight loss, prevent certain chronic conditions related to heart and brain health, and have strong anti-microbial action.

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