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Chai Ya Tangawizi (Kenyan Ginger Tea) in a glass cup with ginger and cinnamon in the background.
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Chai ya Tangawizi (Kenyan Ginger Tea)

A recipe for Chai ya Tangawizi (Kenyan Ginger Tea)! This comforting tea is lightly simmered with ginger, milk, and warming spices.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Kenyan
Keyword Africa, African, beverage, drink, ginger, Kenya, Kenyan, milk tea, tea
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (470 milliliters) water
  • 2 tablespoons (6 grams) loose leaf Kenyan black tea
  • 2 inches (5 centimeters) fresh ginger sliced and crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods crushed
  • 4 cloves crushed
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (470 milliliters) milk

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and add the tea leaves, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and sugar.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the milk and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour through a fine mesh sieve to strain and serve immediately.