Gulf

Authentic Gulf Karak Tea

A warm and comforting Karak tea rich in aromatic Gulf flavors, infused with evaporated milk, cardamom, and saffron.

20 min 4 servings 115 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Authentic Gulf Karak Tea

Instructions

  1. Boiling Water and Aromatics
    In a teapot or saucepan over medium heat, combine the water with the cracked cardamom pods, cloves, and grated ginger, and bring the mixture to a boil until the spices release their aroma. · 3 min
  2. Brewing the Tea
    Add the black tea and sugar, then reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer gently until it concentrates and develops a deep, dark color. · 5 min
  3. Adding Milk and Simmering
    Pour in the evaporated milk and add the pinch of saffron, stirring gently until the color is uniform, then let it simmer over very low heat until the tea and milk are fully blended. · 6 min
  4. Straining and Serving
    Remove the tea from the heat, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer directly into a dallah or serving cups, and serve hot. · 1 min

Nutrition / serving

115
cal
3.2
protein g
15.5
carbs g
4.5
fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to a perfectly made Karak tea lies in letting it simmer on very low heat for a few minutes after adding the milk so the flavors mature; pouring it from a height is also recommended to create a lovely, rich froth on the surface.