Dairy-Free Karak Tea
Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Dairy-Free Karak Tea, a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern favorite. This comforting spiced tea is crafted with dairy-free milk alternatives like almond, cashew, or oat, making it perfect for vegans or those with lactose sensitivities. Infused with the warm, bold spices of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, and optionally enhanced with a pinch of saffron for an exotic flair, this creamy tea delivers a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice in every sip. Ready in just 20 minutes, Dairy-Free Karak Tea is ideal for cozy evenings or as a delightful beverage to share with friends. Serve this hot, satisfying drink in stunning cups for an authentic experience that’s bursting with flavor and free of dairy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags
- 2 cups dairy-free milk (such as almond, cashew, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or preferred sweetener)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch saffron strands (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add black tea leaves (or tea bags) and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, ensuring the water turns a deep amber color.
Stir in the dairy-free milk of your choice and return the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the sugar (or preferred sweetener), ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. If using saffron, add a pinch at this step.
Continue to simmer the mixture for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tea to develop a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spices according to your preference.
Strain the tea into cups to remove the tea leaves and any spices, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, aromatic dairy-free Karak Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 316 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*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.
