Kashmiri kahwa – The golden brew!
With a very thin muzak of rabab in the background, Kahwa in Kashmiri homes is steeped in the copper samovars, so much so that the liquid attains an ethereal, deep golden, velvety consistency. It is an infusion of a blend of impeccable, organic Kashmiri herbs. Stevia, honey, or sugar is used as a sweetener. It is traditionally garnished with crushed almonds and the strands of Kong posh (saffron) taking it to a festive high. Dried rose petals are added to it as well on customization.
Shangri a famous grandmother’s herb is an ardent part of the Kashmiri Kahwa in addition to Sepistan, shount, and Dalchini. During the recent COVID-19 lockdown, the addition of these was medically recommended in this simple homemade decoction, Kahwa.
Shangri consists of dried stolon, yellow-brown or deep brown outer layer, and is wrinkled....