Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa is more than a tea. It’s a treasured part of Kashmir’s heritage, enjoyed for centuries as a morning ritual and served with pride at weddings and major gatherings. Its most powerful ingredient is the stigma of Crocus sativus—pure Kashmiri saffron. This rare spice, often called Red Gold, is valued for its deep aroma, vivid colour and exceptional medicinal qualities. Harvesting saffron is an art in itself: nearly 150,000 to 200,000 delicate purple flowers are handpicked and carefully dried to make just one kilo of saffron, which explains why Kashmiri saffron is one of the most expensive and sought-after varieties in the world.

What sets Kashmiri saffron apart is its naturally higher concentration of safranal, crocin and picrocrocin. These compounds are responsible for saffron’s colour, aroma and potent health benefits. In Kashmir, we use saffron both as a culinary ingredient and as a healing tea known as Kahwa. For over 3,000 years, this golden drink has been part of our culture, especially during harsh winters when people rely on its warmth and immunity-boosting qualities.

Saffron tea offers a broad range of benefits. Its volatile oils and carotenoids support overall wellness and may help with asthma, cough, digestive discomfort, insomnia, PMS, depression, and fatigue. Some compounds in saffron have shown protective qualities for the heart and kidneys, help manage blood sugar and support healthy mood balance. Its antioxidant-rich nature also contributes to skin health and may aid fertility and cognitive function.

Mehwer Kashmiri Kahwa is crafted using whole leaf green tea blended with authentic Kashmiri saffron, Damascene rose petals, almond slivers and green cardamom. This blend delivers warmth, aroma and a gentle sweetness that makes it the perfect way to start a cold day. Because we use only high-grade whole leaf tea, the infusion is richer in antioxidants like EGCG, known for supporting metabolism, digestion and natural detoxification.

Whether you drink it for its cultural roots, its soothing flavour or its wellness benefits, this Kahwa brings the true taste of Kashmir in every cup.