kashmiri kahwa

favorite spices
in a fine hot beverage
all reunited


kahwa leaves
simmers on candlelight
a burst of scent


kashmiri kahwa
a cup of flavorful tea
widely travelled


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Kahwa, a herbal infusion that even Ayurveda prescribes. Though its origins are disputed whether it came from XinJiang in China or lush valleys of Kashmir, the drink is also popular in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Middle East and has travelled far and wide to other parts of the world. The real taste though would come from Samovar, the brass kettle.

Brass utensils tend to lend their own flavors, the older generation still loves to drink water from brass containers. Brass kettle on hot coal in itself is a romantic notion of making the authentic Kashmiri Kahwa Tea. But then, it may not be feasible in our times and might not fit in the fast lifestyle we lead. Hence normal kettles come as savior.