Shaah Somali Tea Recipe

Discover the rich, aromatic experience of authentic Somali Shaah! This recipe offers a delicious take on a classic, easily customizable to your taste. Learn how to make this perfectly brewed tea, adapted from a Somali cooking website. Perfect for a warm afternoon pick-me-up or a delightful end to a meal. Experiment with ingredient amounts to craft your own signature Shaah Somali Tea.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 110.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shaah Somali Tea

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How to Make Shaah Somali Tea

  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of cardamom pods, and 1 teaspoon of black tea leaves to the boiling water.
  4. Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat, and let the tea steep for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Strain the tea using a fine-mesh strainer into teacups.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Shaah Somali Tea!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

2g

Carbs

8g

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