| 1 | Next time you get overwrought thinking of squid or tofu, sit down to a nice steaming glass of the following and compose yerself... |
| 2 | Aristocratic iced tea: it is the color of chartreuse (which is also tinted with saffron). |
| 3 | At least 4 hours prior to serving, pour boiling water over threads. |
| 4 | Just before serving, add juice, sugar and ice cubes. |
| 5 | Threads may be left in or strained out. |
| 6 | Makes 40 servings. |
| 7 | Black spiced tea: chef ashok rajput of the nataraja restaurant (palo alto, ca). |
| 8 | Made this tea for me while demonstrating how to make indian-style ice cream with cardamom, pistachios, and saffron. |
| 9 | I thought i had found heaven between sipping the delicate, slightly sweet, aromatic tea and tasting the custard of the freshly made kulfi. |
| 10 | This tea is called qahwa in kashmir where india"s 4,000 acres of saffron fields are. |
| 11 | It is also served in the arab nations and iran. |
| 12 | I have seen recipes with many other ingredients than the ones listed below, so experiment also with green tea, rose water, fresh ginger, almonds honey, cinnamon and milk. |
| 13 | Bring first four ingredients to a boil, then simmer until liquid is reduced by half. |
| 14 | Bring to a second boil, add tea and steep to desired strength |
