Afghan (Kabul & Herat)
Spicy Afghan Chai Tea
Green tea come together in this drink, perfumed with cardamom and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.
20 min · Serves 1 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
- easy
- 1
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a very light boil. Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces and add it to the water immediately followed by the cardamom seeds and a tiny pinch of ginger. too much will overpower the other spices.
- 2
Simmer for a 5-10 minutes or until the water turns slightly yellow and emits a pleasant smell. The cardamom seeds will swell slightly.
- 3
Turn the heat off, add the tea leaves, and stir. Let steep for 1-3 minutes or to taste. To prepare larger amounts, multiply ingredients by the number of cups you wish to make and follow the same procedure.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
