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Saffron Milk Tea is an Indian healing beverage. This nourishing version includes raw milk (although I include a dairy-free variation). It is wonderful to drink before bed to help with depression and insomnia. The elixir has a lovely flavor, floral and tea-like. See if it helps to bring general wellness to your life…
SAFFRON’S HISTORY AND USES
The filaments of saffron (find them here) come from the crocus flower and are native to the Middle East.
Their healing properties trace back thousands of years, being used to treat depression, and also hormone, memory and circulation issues, and more recently cancer.
Rich in antioxidants, the phytonutrients in saffron make it one of the most powerful flower herbs available.
For mild to medium cases of depression, saffron is used even by some medical practitioners and is a resource worth trying.
HOW TO MAKE SAFFRON TEA
Happily, saffron tea can be made with the greatest of ease by simply adding the red filaments to any cup of hot tea.
Or follow the instructions below for Saffron Milk Tea.
How to make Saffron Milk Tea
This recipe is a traditional Indian recipe that first uses and steeps cardamom pods in hot water. However, this ingredient is optional.
Here are the recipe steps:
- Simmer water and cardamom pods for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add the saffron. Steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the raw milk or coconut milk, for dairy-free, and the remaining ingredients: optional rooibos tea and honey.
- Strain and serve.
Enjoy before bed or anytime of day.
Saffron Milk Tea
Substitute full-fat coconut milk, if you are dairy-free. Saffron Milk Tea is an Indian healing beverage. This nourishing version is wonderful to drink before bed to help with depression and insomnia. The elixir has a lovely flavor, floral and tea-like. See if it helps to bring general wellness to your life ...
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Bedtime, Beverage
Cuisine: Indian, middle eastern
Keyword: depression, saffron milk, saffron tea
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Megan
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons loose rooibos tea (optional)
- 15 to 25 saffron threads (this is a medicinal amount of saffron)
- 3 cardamom pods (optional)
- 2 teaspoons honey local, raw, or stevia, to taste
Instructions
Place the water and optional cardamom into a small saucepan, and bring it to a boil.
Simmer the pods for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, and add the saffron threads. Allow the strands to steep for 5-8 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and heat the milk to warm, not boiling, to protect the living nutrients in the raw milk.
Strain and serve, adding more sweetener if desired, to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 43g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 17mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg
The following saffron is an excellent value. The quantity and the quality make it a good product choice.
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Clayton says
This looks great!
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Anni says
We’re growing our own saffron this year (planting now, harvest next year). Just maybe I could try this when we get our first harvest!
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Megan Stevens says
Oh wow, this so wonderful to hear!!! Where do you live? Do you have an ideal climate? I love your posts about all you grow!! So happy for you to live that life, just wonderful (full of wonder!:) )
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Dina-Marie says
Thanks for sharing – I didn’t know all the benefits of including saffron in my diet!Reply
homemadeforelle says
I love roobios tea. It’s great for anxiety, but I haven’t paired it with saffron. I actually have all the ingredients in my cupboard, so I will give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!Reply
Ms. Joy says
Yum! I will try this with some coconut milk (I am allergic to dairy) and some Chai roobios (minus any “natural flavors” or unknown ingredients). This seems absolutely divine and perfect gold delight for a cold fall day! 🙂I never had saffron tea, so this will be interesting! (although recently have had parsley tea!)
Ms. Joy
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Anna @GreenTalk says
I am growing saffron so I was so excited to see your post. I guess Anni and I are sisters!Reply
Megan Stevens says
Oh how lovely!!! What a dreamy thing to grow and harvest!! So your yield– it must take a lot of flowers to get enough stamen?
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Anna @GreenTalk says
Yes. You only get 2 to 3 threads per plant. True saffron in the store is really expensive.
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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
This sounds delicious Megan! Love the beautiful color from the saffron. Pinning.
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Megan Stevens says
Great, Emily. Thank you!!
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Maryanne says
Can the Saffron be ‘re-steeped’ or can you only get one cup of tea from 15-20 threads? Thanks for sharing this recipe and information!
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Megan Stevens says
Yes, you can re-steep it. It won’t be as powerful or potent; but you can. 🙂
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Bethzy says
“Indians love tea very much and it’s the most drink beverage in entire India, hence I suggest this should be in the purest form and hence organic india tulsi green tea is best for both children , adults and old women.
Greetings from India
Keep bringing more!!”Reply
Madinah Saleem says
I have saffron in a powder form. Since I read that too much dangerous. I have a health problem, Lyme disease which produces a lot of inflammation. In making 80 how much of this powdered saffron should I use.?
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Kassia says
I’m going to try this. I have had a tiny Trader Joe’s saffron jar in my cupboard forever.
Do you have any other articles or ideas for depression?Reply
Megan says
Hi Kassia, there are many factors, including age (for example if you’re young or going through perimenopause, postpartum etc.) I’m sorry you or a loved one is struggling with it. I do recommend you reading the article on vitamin A detox. That is what helped me permanently, actually within 2 days: https://eatbeautiful.net/vitamin-a-detox-diet-free-printable-food-lists-avoid-eat-toxicity/ Please continue to seek answers and reach out if I can be of help. xo and love!
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