Sugar-Free Karak Tea
Warm, velvety, and brimming with aromatic spices, this Sugar-Free Karak Tea is a guilt-free twist on the beloved classic Middle Eastern beverage. Crafted with black tea, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon, and cloves, the tea is simmered to perfection to create a deeply infused, spiced brew. Whole milk adds richness, while an optional natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit can be used to round out the flavor without the need for sugar. Perfect as a cozy, lightly sweetened indulgence, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a healthier alternative without compromising on tradition or taste. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to make, it’s an irresistible treat for tea lovers everywhere. Indulge in the fragrant warmth of this sugar-free chai-inspired drink that’s enjoyable any time of the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 pieces Black Tea Bags
- 3 pods Cardamom Pods
- 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
- 2 pieces Cloves
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Stevia or Monk Fruit Sweetener (optional)
Instructions
Start by crushing the cardamom pods to release their fragrance using the back of a spoon or mortar and pestle.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the water.
Let the spices simmer in the boiling water for about 5 minutes to infuse their flavors thoroughly.
After 5 minutes, add the black tea bags to the saucepan and allow them to steep for another 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour in the whole milk, stirring gently to mix. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Be careful not to let the milk boil over.
If a sweeter taste is desired, add 1 tablespoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener, stirring until completely dissolved.
Turn off the heat and allow the tea to steep for an additional 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavor, then remove the tea bags and strain out the spices using a fine mesh strainer.
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot, relishing the aromatic spices and rich flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 422 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.
