Chai Nabat
Chai Nabat is a traditional Persian sweet tea that is flavored with cardamom and saffron. It is typically served with a piece of rock candy (nabat) to sweeten it.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Rock candy (nabat) - 4 pieces
- Saffron threads - A pinch
- Cardamom pods - 4, crushed
- Black tea leaves - 2 tablespoons
- Water - 4 cups
Let's Get Started
- Bring the water to a boil in a pot.
- Add the tea leaves, cardamom pods, and saffron threads to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Serve the tea with a piece of rock candy in each cup. The candy will slowly dissolve, sweetening the tea.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 25g