Description

The Kashmiri Kahwa chai or Kehwa, is an aromatic green tea. Its origin dates back to the second century. It has been a staple drink for years in the countries of Afghanistan, Pakistan, regions of Central Asia and Northern India, especially the Kashmir Valley. It is made up of a combination of ingredients like green tea leaves, saffron, cinnamon bark, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, dry fruits like almonds, walnuts or cherries and sometimes even Kashmiri roses. This tea can be called as aromatic tea as it not only has a taste but also an aroma smell in it. There are different types of kahwa tea depending on the combinations of ingredients used, and each one has its own distinct flavor and aroma. Kashmiri kahwa tea has different types like afghani kahwa tea, spicy kahwa tea, Arabian kahwa tea, with different names it also has different recipes and origins in different places of the world. Afghani khawa, spicy and Arabian kahwa tea is similar to kashmiri kahwa but due to different regions, the name has got differentiated. And now you can buy various Kashmiri kahwa tea bags or in loose online!

Health benefits

• Kahwa is known to help in digestion. It cleanses the digestive tract and also boosts body metabolism. In winters, it also prevents constipation by ensuring proper bowel movements. ⁽¹⁾
• It prevents the deposition of cholesterol in blood vessels which decreases the amount of LDL cholesterol in the body. This helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases. ⁽¹⁾
• This tea is rich in various antioxidants. It stimulates chemicals like Dopamine, Endorphins, and Serotonin which have a relaxing effect on the mind. ⁽¹⁾
• Kahwa tea reduces body fat as it contains no protein, cholesterol or carbon, unlike other beverages.Hence it is beneficial to be consumed even twice a day. ⁽²⁾
• As Kahwa tea is rich in anti- oxidants, it treats skin break out and dryness. ⁽³⁾

Selection Guide

Check the label and ingredients list very carefully before buying kashmiri kahwa pack as different varieties have different spices added to it for flavors. Make sure that the pack is not open or has pores prior to buying.