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Saffron Tea

Saffron Tea

This delicious Saffron Tea is an amazing drink to add to your daily tea rotation. This tea is also full of saffron's wonderful health benefits.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Saffron Tea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 16kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 6-8 saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • lemon wedge optional
  • fresh mint leaves optional

Instructions

  • To make your tea, bring water to a boil, then turn off the heat.
  • In a cup, put the saffron and agave, pour the boiling water on top, give it a stirring and let it sit for a couple of minutes. It will turn the water a bright yellow color due to the saffron.
  • You may add mint and lemon if you wish. And that's it!

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.02mg