Kashmiri Chai Tea
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 tsp loose tea
* 4 cardamom pods, bruised
* 1 small cinnamon stick, broken up
* Saffron threads, a pinch
* 4 cups water
* 2 tbs finely powdered almonds
* Honey, to taste
PREPARATION:
Mix everything except honey and almonds in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let tea steep for 5 minutes. Put a teaspoon of almonds in the bottom of each cup, and pour hot tea over.