Karak Tea (Karak Chai)
Experience the warmth and comfort of Karak Tea (Karak Chai), a delightful spiced beverage that has captured hearts in the Middle East. This creamy tea combines aromatic spices like cardamom, ginger, and saffron for a rich flavor that’s perfect for cozy evenings at home or lively gatherings with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose tea
- 5 oz evaporated unsweetened milk (or plant-based alternative)
- Sugar (to taste)
- 8 cardamom pods
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or one cinnamon stick)
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 4 slices fresh ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 3–5 saffron threads
Instructions
- In a pot, combine water, tea bags, and sugar. Stir gently until mixed.
- Add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Once boiling, pour in evaporated milk and reduce heat to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups to remove spice solids and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.fullrecipeshub.com/karak-tea-karak-chai/