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Yemeni Adeni Tea

Name: Yemeni Adeni Tea
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons green cardamom pods; 3 cups water; 2 whole cloves; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons loose-leaf English breakfast black tea; ⅔ cup evaporated milk

By Tasty20 min2 servings

Adeni Tea, also known as Shai Adeni, is a traditional Yemeni milk tea renowned for its bold, spiced flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Originating from the port city of Aden, this aromatic tea is made by brewing strong black tea with a rich blend of spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and sometimes star anise. Sweetened with sugar or condensed milk, Adeni Tea delivers a perfect balance of warmth and sweetness, making it a comforting and flavorful beverage enjoyed across Yemen and beyond. Whether served in a cozy home or a bustling café, each sip carries the essence of Yemeni hospitality an

Instructions

1
In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, ground your cardamom pods until the seeds are finely ground and the pods are split.
2
Boil the water in a small pot over medium heat. Add the cloves, nutmeg, and ground cardamom. Simmer until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in the tea. Turn on the heat to medium. Let the tea boil up twice, being careful the boiling tea doesn’t boil over the pot.
5
Remove from heat, and stir in the milk until combined.
6
Immediately strain, and serve hot.
7
Enjoy!