Afghan Spiced Tea
By Nmami Agarwal 15-Sep 2020 Reading Time: 3 Mins
For a Serving Size of Two:
Ingredients:
- 300 ml water
- 1 tablespoon black tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 150 ml milk
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
Procedure:
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. - Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the spiced water and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Pour in the milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices.
- Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg on top if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavors of Afghan spiced tea!
Nutritional Benefits:
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fat: 13.4 g