Afghan Tea an Authentic Family Recipe
Experience the warmth and authenticity of Afghan culture with this family-inspired Afghan Tea recipe, a fragrant blend of green tea leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon. Perfectly balanced with optional sugar or a splash of milk for a chai-style twist, this tea is steeped to aromatic perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with traditional Afghan sweets or biscuits, this soothing beverage offers a cozy, culturally rich experience in every sip. With its quick preparation time and deeply infused flavors, this drink is ideal for tea enthusiasts seeking a unique and authentic taste of Afghanistan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons green tea leaves
- 5 pods cardamom pods
- 3 pieces cloves
- 1 small stick cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1 cup milk (optional, for chai-style)
Instructions
Start by lightly crushing the cardamom pods using the back of a spoon to release their aroma.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add green tea leaves, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and the cinnamon stick.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
If desired, add sugar to the tea while it is simmering, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
For a chai-style Afghan tea, add milk at this stage and let it heat through for another 2 minutes without boiling.
Strain the tea through a fine sieve into serving cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Serve hot and enjoy with traditional Afghan sweets or biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
