Description
A refined warm drink that balances floral saffron threads with silky steamed milk for a luxurious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free) — scalded until steam rises
- 1 shot (30–45 ml) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed tea (optional)
- 8–12 saffron threads — lightly crushed; steep in 2 tbsp warm milk
- 1 tsp honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch ground green cardamom (optional)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pistachios or a dusting of cocoa for garnish
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the saffron: crush 8–12 threads between your fingers and steep them in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 5–10 minutes.
- Scald the milk: heat the remaining milk over medium-low until steam rises.
- Combine flavors: whisk the saffron-infused milk into the scalded milk and add honey, vanilla, and cardamom.
- Prepare coffee/tea: pull an espresso shot or pour strong tea into your cup.
- Froth gently: aerate the saffron milk until it reaches a creamy microfoam texture.
- Assemble: pour the saffron milk over the espresso or tea.
- Finish: sprinkle chopped pistachios or nutmeg on top.
Notes
Serve in preheated cups and pair with mild pastries. Store saffron-infused milk in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg