Qehwa: A drink to cure cold symptoms
Qehwa is a drink made by boiling cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and liquorice. First add 1L of water in a pot and bring it to boil and add all the spices mentioned above and reduce water by 35% and drink it warm. You can also add sugar during boiling or while serving. Honey can also be used as a sweetener but don't add it in boiling water as it can destroy the essential enzymes present in honey. Always add honey while serving or when the water is warm not boiling. Additionally you can also add chopped almond and nuts. Quantity: Cinnamon: 2 inch Cardamom: 3-4 Saffron: 2-3 strands Liquorice: half-inch