Shaah Somali Tea
Experience the warm, aromatic embrace of Shaah Somali Tea, a traditional spiced beverage that perfectly balances bold black tea with a medley of fragrant spices. Featuring the comforting flavors of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and optional fresh ginger, this Somali classic is lightly sweetened with sugar and enriched with creamy milk for a soothing yet invigorating brew. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or indulgent tea-time moments. Each sip transports you to the heart of Somali hospitality, offering a delightful blend of robust flavors and intoxicating aromas. Serve it hot and savor the tradition in every cup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Loose black tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 5 whole Cloves
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the water starts to boil, add the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags), ground cardamom, whole cloves, the cinnamon stick, and sliced fresh ginger (if using). Stir gently to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 8-10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse and the tea to develop its flavor.
Stir in the sugar and let it dissolve completely. Adjust the sugar to taste, if desired.
Add the milk to the saucepan and increase the heat slightly, allowing the tea to heat through without boiling over. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once thoroughly heated, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the Shaah Somali Tea immediately while it's warm. Enjoy its rich aroma and comforting blend of spices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*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.
