Karak tea (Kuwait)

Name: Karak tea (Kuwait)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 4-5 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 4 tablespoons strong black tea leaves (Assam or Ceylon recommended); 8 –10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1/2 –¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste); 2 cups evaporated milk or whole milk; Optional: pinch of saffron or cinnamon for extra aroma

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Karak Tea is a rich, spiced milk tea popular in Kuwait and across the Gulf. Bold black tea is simmered with cardamom, sugar, and evaporated or condensed milk, creating a sweet, creamy, and aromatic drink that’s perfect any time of day.

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Ingredients

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10–15 minutes

4-5 people

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4 tablespoonsstrong black tea leaves (Assam or Ceylon recommended)
8–10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1/2–¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
2 cupsevaporated milk or whole milk
Optional: pinch of saffron or cinnamon for extra aroma

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Steps

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10–15 minutes

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Step 1: Boil Tea and Spices
In a saucepan, combine water, tea leaves, and crushed cardamom pods.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until tea is dark and aromatic.
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Step 2: Sweeten and Add Milk
Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
Pour in evaporated or whole milk.
Simmer gently for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Optional: add saffron or a small pinch of cinnamon for richer flavor.
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Step 3: Strain and Serve
Strain tea into cups using a fine sieve.
Serve hot, ideally with small biscuits or dates.