Instructions
- Boiling Water and AromaticsIn 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
- Brewing the TeaAdd 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
- Adding Milk and SimmeringPour 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
- Straining and ServingRemove 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.