Karak Tea

blender

Prep time

5 mins

skillet

Cook time

10 mins

timer

Total time

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This spiced black tea drink is the perfect flavourful hot drink, especially for fall / autumn and winter while still having the good caffeine kick. Choose to make it as sweet as you like.

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour the water and add evaporated milk into the pan

  2. 2

    Turn to a medium high heat and bring to the boil

  3. 3

    As it's starting to warm, grind the spices and add to the pan

  4. 4

    Add the black tea

  5. 5

    Stir until it starts to bubble

  6. 6

    Once it starts bubbling, let it boil for 1 - 2 minutes before turning the heat down

  7. 7

    On a low heat, let it simmer for 10 minutes until it goes a dark caramel brown colour

  8. 8

    Turn off the heat

  9. 9

    Pour through the strainer into a cup

  10. 10

    Add sugar or honey to the cup, depending on how sweet your like your karak

Ingredients

Servings:

large cups

  • R 4 cups water
  • R 1 tin evaporated milk (170 g)
  • R 4 tsp loose black tea (or 2 strong black tea bags)
  • R 0.5 cinnamon stick (or 0.5 tsp cinnamon powder)
  • R 0.5 tsp whole cloves
  • R 1 piece star anise
  • R 10 cardamom pods
  • R honey or sugar (to sweeten to your taste)

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