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Kehwa is a traditional green tea preparation native to Kashmir region, Afghanistan and some other regions of Central Asia. The sweet taste and fragrant aroma of this special drink is soothing and relaxing at the same time. Kahwah or Kehwa is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word ‘Qahwah’, which is generally used for coffee beans, however Kehwa is an aromatic green tea. Even though the exact origins of Kehwa are still unclear, most Kashmiris believe that the aromatic traditional drink Kehwa dates back to times immemorial and has been a part of local consumption for ages. Kehwa is prepared by boiling green tea leaves with saffron strands, cinnamon bark, cardamom pods and occasionally Kashmiri roses to add a great aroma. Generally, it is served with sugar or honey and crushed nut
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