Serves 4
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups fresh milk
12 saffron threads
2 cardamoms, crushed
2 tbsp tea powder (or 6 tea bags of your choice)
4 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1. Soak saffron for a few minutes in a little warm water, rub well until dark golden color develops.
2. Heat the water, milk, cardamom and saffron in a pot until the mixture comes to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add tea powder (or bags) and boil again for a few minutes.
3. Strain into 4 teacups and add a few strands of saffron for decoration (optional).