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Shai Adeni (Adeni Tea) in two cups next to cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
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Shai Adeni (Adeni Tea)

A recipe for Shai Adeni (Adeni Tea)! This Yemeni tea from the coastal city of Aden is flavored with warming spices and sweetened condensed milk.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Yemeni
Keyword beverage, drink, sweetened condensed milk, tea, Yemen, Yemeni
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 -4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (710 milliliters) water
  • 8 green cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons (6 grams) black tea leaves
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
  • Granulated sugar if desired for sweetness

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat and cook until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tea leaves and continue to simmer for another 2-4 minutes to desired strength.
  • Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste, adding a little sugar for more sweetness if desired. Strain and serve hot.