World Flavors Cookbook

Iraqi Tea (Chai)

Name: Iraqi Tea (Chai)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Iraq
Ingredients: Black Tea, Cardamom pods, Sugar, Water.

Strong, black, highly sweetened tea infused with heavy doses of cardamom and brewed in a double teapot system.

Cuisine: Iraq

Ingredients

1. Brew strong tea leaves. 2. Add crushed cardamom pods. 3. Simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Serve in small glasses (istikan) with plenty of sugar.