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Saffron Water
Saffron Water is a delicious and invigorating beverage that strengthens your immune system. This beverage helps your body to fight off diseases and viruses. It also contains vitamin C, improving skin tone and preventing premature aging.
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Prep Time:
2
minutes
mins
Brewing time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
22
minutes
mins
Equipment
Lemon squeezer
Drinking Glass
or refillable bottle
Spoon
for stirring
Kettle
if you fancy warm water. :)
Ingredients
3-4
Saffron threads
1
cup
Water
½
Lemon
Metric
-
US Customary
Instructions
Saffron Water - cold water
Squeeze half a lemon and empty the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a glass.
½ Lemon
Add 3-4 saffron threads and fill the glass with water.
3-4 Saffron threads,
1 cup Water
Stir briefly and infuse for at least 20 minutes.
Remove the threads before drinking.
Saffron Water - hot water
Squeeze half a lemon and empty the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a heat-resistant glass.
½ Lemon
Add 3-4 saffron threads.
3-4 Saffron threads
Bring the water to a boil in a tea kettle.
1 cup Water
Infuse the saffron-lemon mixture with the hot water and leave to brew for at least 20 minutes.
Remove the threads before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Drink
|
Calories:
16
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
0.2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.02
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
13
mg
|
Potassium:
77
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
13
IU
|
Vitamin C:
29
mg
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg
Servings:
1
Glass
Calories:
16
kcal
Author:
Nora