Sudanese Cinnamon Tea
Transport your senses to the bustling streets of Sudan with this aromatic Sudanese Cinnamon Tea, a comforting blend that’s perfect for unwinding or sharing with loved ones. This traditional spiced tea features the warm, inviting flavors of cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and whole cloves, steeped alongside robust black tea for a rich and fragrant brew. Customizable with a touch of sugar or a drizzle of warm milk, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, offering a soothing, homemade alternative to store-bought chai. Whether served plain or creamy, Sudanese Cinnamon Tea is a delightful way to enjoy a warming, spiced beverage with exotic flair. Perfect for tea lovers seeking a new cultural twist, this recipe is sure to become a cozy favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 4 pods cardamom pods
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (optional, to taste)
- 0.5 cups milk (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and cardamom pods to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer the spices for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and let steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
If desired, stir in sugar to taste and add a splash of warm milk for a creamier version.
Serve hot and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors of Sudanese cinnamon tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 258 mg | 5% | |
*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.
