Karak Tea

Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Karak Tea, a traditional Middle Eastern spiced tea that’s as comforting as it is invigorating. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold taste of loose black tea or tea bags with warm spices like crushed cardamom, ground cinnamon, and whole cloves. Sweetened with sugar and enriched with creamy evaporated milk, Karak Tea offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this flavorful beverage is ideal for a cozy morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it steaming hot to experience its full, luxurious aroma and soul-soothing taste. Perfect for tea lovers seeking an exotic twist, this recipe brings a taste of authentic Gulf tradition right to your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons or bags loose black tea leaves or black tea bags
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4 pods cardamom pods, crushed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves whole cloves

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, add in the loose black tea leaves or tea bags, sugar, crushed cardamom pods, ground cinnamon, and whole cloves.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 4

Pour in 1 cup of evaporated milk and stir gently until well combined.

Step 5

Bring the mixture back to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into tea cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Karak Tea, adjusting sugar to taste if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(767.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305.8

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10.1mg	0%
Sodium 306.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 54.0g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 201.6IU	0%
Calcium 775.6mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 864.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.1%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 72.8%