Peshawari Kahwa

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78 / 100

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Tea type
Green Tea
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Steep for 3 min, 30 sec
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3 Tasting Notes View all

“My aunt’s husband is from Peshawar, so their family drinks a lot of this tea. It’s really good for digestion and is supposed to aid in weight loss as well. But as tradition, they drink it...” Read full tasting note
“I drank it when I was on a visit to Pakistan. It tastes great and boosts digestion. Taste is bit strong, ashy and leafy. Basically it is made by boiling green tea leaves along herbs.” Read full tasting note
“I just looked at the instructions on how to prepare this tea and I’m doing it all wrong! It is smooth and light, but it has this peculiar ashy hint to the taste. Maybe I’ll try it again the right way!” Read full tasting note

Description

Tea from Peshawar region in Pakistan.

1/4 tsp needed per 2 – 8 ounce cup size.
Ideally, boil on stove top and add 2-3 crushed cardamom pods along with 1-2 tsp sugar, to taste.

“The peshawari qahwa or chai is used on a regular basis in peshawar. People there drink it after every meal and in between meals as well. It’s supposed to help you digest and lose weight if taken every day.”

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