Best 3 Persian Love Tea Recipes

In search of a warm and aromatic beverage that captivates the senses and embodies the essence of love? Look no further than Persian love tea, a treasured drink steeped in centuries of tradition and folklore. Originating from the vibrant lands of Persia (Iran), this alluring tea is believed to possess magical properties that kindle romance, enhance intimacy, and conjure up heartfelt emotions. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Persian love tea, uncovering its captivating history, exploring its unique flavor profile, and discovering the secrets behind its purported aphrodisiac qualities.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PERSIAN LOVE TEA

Persian Love Tea image

Make and share this Persian Love Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 green cardamom pods, bruised
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, ground
1/2 cup rose water
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Add spices to a kettle along with the water, rose water and sugar.
Stir mixture to dissolve sugar.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove cardamom pods before serving.
Serve with additional sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Sugar 6.3

PERSIAN LOVE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Persian Love Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggs, granulated sugar, light vanilla greek yogurt, almond milk, orange blossom water, butter extract, vanilla extract, fine semolina, all purpose flour, low fat dry milk powder, ground green cardamom, ground nutmeg, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, table salt, almond

Provided by Catherine Ezimora

Categories Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
10 oz light vanilla greek yogurt
½ cup almond milk, or cashew milk
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
¾ teaspoon butter extract
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups fine semolina
½ cup all purpose flour
⅓ cup low fat dry milk powder
1 ¾ teaspoons ground green cardamom
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon baking powder, sifted
⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ cup almond, sliced, crushed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
Mix together sugar and eggs until fluffy and frothy. Then, add in the Greek yogurt, cashew or almond milk, orange blossom water, butter extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.
Sift all of the dry ingredients together, except for the almonds, into the large mixing bowl, and mix until the batter is homogeneous.
Pour the batter into the greased round 9-inch cake pan. Then, evenly scatter the crushed sliced almonds over the top of the batter.
Put the pan in the oven, and bake for 40 minutes to an hour, or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean (there should be a few moist crumbs).
Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 39 grams

LOVE TEA

Love Tea image

A heart-warming, flavorful beverage from Le Bernardin's Eric Ripert as published in our local newspaper.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried lemon grass)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger)
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
5 cardamom pods, cracked
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 cloves
1 tablespoon dried peppermint
1 teaspoon earl grey tea (or one teabag if you can't find loose tea)
1 teaspoon green tea (or one teabag if you can't find loose tea)
3 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons rose water
4 teaspoons orange blossom water

Steps:

Bring 4 1/2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan.
Turn off heat and add the first six ingredients.
Mix lightly, cover and let mixture steep for five minutes.
Add peppermint, Earl Grey and green tea.
Allow to steep another five minutes.
Pour into each mug or cup 3/4 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of rosewater and 1 teaspoon of orange-blossom water.
Strain tea and pour into each mug and stir.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.2

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the tea will taste. This is especially true for the rose petals and cardamom pods.
Don't overboil the tea: Overboiling the tea will make it bitter. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Add the spices and rose petals at the end: Adding the spices and rose petals at the end of the brewing process will help to preserve their flavor.
Sweeten the tea to taste: Persian love tea is traditionally served sweetened with sugar or honey. Add sweetener to taste.

Conclusion:

Persian love tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold. The combination of black tea, rose petals, and spices creates a unique and flavorful tea that is sure to please everyone.

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