How to Make Karak Chai - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating in the Indian subcontinent and popular throughout the Middle East, Karak Chai is a spiced milk tea that has gained a loyal following for its bold flavors and comforting warmth. This aromatic beverage is a staple in many households and is also widely available in street-side tea stalls, making it a beloved part of tea culture in the region.

The name "Karak" refers to the strong, bold flavor of the tea, which is achieved through the use of aromatic spices like cardamom, clov...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 Assam tea bags
  • 2 Ceylon tea bags
  • ⅛ cup Chinese lump white sugar
  • 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 dried rose buds
  • 3 pods green cardamom
  • 2 pods black cardamom
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat water in a small saucepan until bubbles start to form around the edges. Add tea bags. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Lightly crush lump sugar, ginger, cinnamon, rose buds, and cardamom pods in a mortar. Stir into the pot. Simmer until the tea bags and spices have become saturated, about 3 minutes. Add evaporated milk. Stir and simmer, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved and tea reaches the desired strength, about 8 minutes for strong tea. Strain into mugs.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 345mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 456mg