Karak Tea Recipe

Karak is one of my favorite comfort drinks. Originally from India, karak has spread through the Arabian Gulf and is now a staple drink of Kuwaiti culture. My husband made this for me when we first started dating and since then I have tweaked it to my taste. 

Ingredients 

1 quart water

4 tablespoons black tea

4 cloves

5 cardamom 

1 cinnamon stick 

Pinch of saffron (optional) 

Sweetened condensed milk

Sugar

Directions

Boil 1 qt water

Add loose black tea, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron

Boil for a couple minutes 

Remove from heat and add milk until creamy (approximately 3 tablespoons)

Add sugar to taste

Return to heat for another two minutes

Strain and serve immediately 

Enjoy!