Spiced Milk Tea
This spiced milk tea recipe from Oman is traditionally served hot and made with sweetened condensed milk, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. It's a staple of roadside tea stands.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 whole cloves
- 1/2 large or 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 1/2 cups cold water
- 2 thin slices fresh ginger, crushed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 black tea bags, or 1 1/2 tablespoons loose black tea
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Toss the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a dry skillet and place over medium-high heat, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Dump the toasted spices in a small saucepan and add the water and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and let it come to a simmer. Add the tea bags and gently simmer for 1 minute more. Turn off the heat, stir in the ground cardamom, cover, and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and serve in small glasses or cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g