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 mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Eritrean, Ethiopian
- 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
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.