Adeni Chai (Yemeni Tea)
Adeni Chai, also known as Yemeni tea, is a deliciously spiced tea that is popular in Yemen and the Aden region. It is made with black tea and a blend of aromatic spices that work together to offer an experience of enchantment and toothsomeness.
Ingredients
- 4½ cups water
- Sugar according to taste, I used 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 cloves
- 5 black tea bags or 3 tablespoons loose black tea
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk or more or less to taste.
Instructions
- Mix the water and sugar into your teapot.
- Add the tea bags or loose tea and the spices, and let it boil for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep another 5-8 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags or loose tea and the whole spices.
- Add in the evaporated milk and mix.
- Return to stove for another 3-5 minutes on medium low until fully heated, and bubbly.
- Remove and serve with some more sugar to taste.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, choose high quality black tea leaves. They are the foundation of authentic Adeni Yemeni Chai.
- Try to achieve harmony in flavor by carefully balancing cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Also, crushing the spices slightly before use can enhance their aroma and taste.
- Adjust the sugar level to your preference, starting with a teaspoon and adding more if desired. Remember that Adeni Chai can be enjoyed with varying degrees of sweetness.
- For a depth of flavors, manage the brewing time. Let the tea simmer over very low heat for a longer period of time if you prefer an intensified taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg
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