Karak Tea
Transport your taste buds to the Middle East with this aromatic Karak Tea recipe, a beloved spiced milk tea that’s perfect for any time of day. Featuring a harmonious blend of bold black tea, creamy evaporated milk, and exotic spices like crushed cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, this deeply comforting drink combines rich flavors with a touch of sweetness. Simple to prepare in under 20 minutes, it’s ideal for cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve steaming hot and relish the fragrant layers that make this traditional concoction truly unforgettable. Master the art of Karak Tea today and bring a taste of authentic Arabian hospitality to your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons or bags loose black tea leaves or black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 pods cardamom pods, crushed
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cloves whole cloves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add in the loose black tea leaves or tea bags, sugar, crushed cardamom pods, ground cinnamon, and whole cloves.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Pour in 1 cup of evaporated milk and stir gently until well combined.
Bring the mixture back to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into tea cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Karak Tea, adjusting sugar to taste if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 776 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 865 mg | 18% | |
*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.
