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Shahi - Hot Black Tea

Tea holds a cherished place in Eritrean and Ethiopian culture, symbolizing hospitality and social connection. Eritrean tea is typically black, brewed strong, and often enjoyed with spices and generous sugar.
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Eritrean, Ethiopian
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Tea Kettle

Ingredients
  

  • 6-7 cups water
  • 4-5 pieces cloves
  • ¼ cinnamon stick preferably Ceylon cinnamon
  • 4-5 pieces Cardamom
  • 1 tsp. loose black tea
  • Sweetener – organic sugar or honey

Instructions
 

  • Pour the water in a tea pot/kettle
  • Add the spices. (You can measure your spices by placing equal amounts of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves on a tea spoon).
  • Bring the water and spices to a boil on a stove top.
  • Carefully add a tea spoon of loose black tea. Let it steep until a desired strength is reached.
  • Add a desired amount of sugar/honey in your cups and enjoy.
  • This recipe serves 4 12oz. cups or 6 8oz. cups
  • If there is some leftover tea in your kettle, pour it in a glass jar and refrigerate for use as a cold tea to freshen you up in summer months.

Prepare the Water:

  • Pour 6-7 cups of water into a tea pot or kettle

Add the spices:

  • Measure equal amounts of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves on a teaspoon and add them to the water.

Boil the mixture:

  • Bring the water and spices to a boil on a stove top.

Add the tea leaves:

  • Carefully add 1 teaspoon of loose black tea (I usually use a loose leaf tea infuser). Let it steep until the desired strength is reached.

Sweeten and Serve:

  • Add the desired amount of sugar or honey to your cups.
  • Pour the tea into cups and enjoy!
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