Jul 09 2026

Milk Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

شاي عدني - Traditional Yemeni tea made with red tea leaves, milk, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Tea Leaves and Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add the red tea leaves, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom pods. Stir gently and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Milk

    Add the milk to the pot and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Strain and Sweeten

    After the tea has boiled, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into cups. Add sugar to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the tea hot and enjoy your traditional Yemeni Milk Tea.

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