January 3
Spiced Tea
recipe for Somali spiced tea?
I know basically what goes into it and when to add stuff but I need to know the ratio of the spices. Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves (tell me if I am missing anything) and a good Black Tea to make it with. thanks!
my friend is somali but can’t recall off hand the ratio unless she’s making it in front of her… we’ve gone out and had it at somali cafes but I am dying for some right now
SOMALI SPICED TEA:
You will need to use a kettle or enamel jug which can be put directly on the stove, as all the ingredients are cooked together in a pot on open heat.
To six cups Of Tea you will need:
5 cups of water
4 whole cardamoms, crushed
4 whole cloves
a stick of cinnamom
slice of ginger (optional)
4 tsp good quality black tea (7 teabags tied together)
1.5 cups fresh whole milk
1/4 cup sugar (or guests may add their own)
In a stove top proof kettle, add the water, spices and ginger.
When it comes to a boil, add the Tea Bags. Let boil 1 minute and add the milk. Reduce, add sugar and let it come to a boil again. Strain and serve.
#941 Spice Tea
