How to Make Adeni Tea - A Step-by-Step Guide

Adeni tea, also known as Adeni qishr, is a traditional Yemeni herbal tea that is popular in the city of Aden. It is made with a variety of spices and herbs, giving it a unique and robust flavor that has been enjoyed for generations. This tea is not only delicious, but it also has several health benefits and is a staple in Yemeni culture.

The key ingredient in Adeni tea is qishr, which is made from the dried husks of coffee cherries. These husks are often discarded during the coffee be...

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Ingredients

  • 3 orange pekoe tea bags
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 10 cardamom seeds, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut tea bags open and empty into a small bowl; discard tea bags.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add loose tea. Boil tea until water becomes dark red, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir sugar into tea.
  • Grind cardamom seeds in an electric grinder or using a mortar and pestle. Stir ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into tea; boil until flavors are infused, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir milk into tea and bring back to a boil for about 2 minutes. Pour tea through a sieve to separate out solids. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 256mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 313mg