Lets Make A Spicy East African Traditional Tea #Eritrean #Eritrea #tea

black tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: tea bags

Green tea offers health benefits while tea bags are more convenient.

whole spices

🥗Healthier: ground spices

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Ground spices are easier to use, while mixed blends save time.

Boil water in a pot over high heat.

Add black tea leaves to the boiling water and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Crush cardamom pods, ginger, and cloves in a mortar and pestle.

Add the crushed spices to the tea and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Pour in milk and sugar to taste, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Strain the tea into cups to remove the leaves and spices.

Serve hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens