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Chai Haleeb Recipe

Chai Haleeb Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Chai Haleeb Recipe. It is a creamy, sweet Yemeni-style milk tea made with black tea and warm spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons black tea leaves or 2 tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 2 –3 cloves optional
  • 1 small slice ginger optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Tea strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • Mug

Method
 

Step 1: Heat the Milk and Water
  1. Combine milk and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a gentle simmer.
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Step 2: Add the Spices
  1. Add cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Let them simmer for a minute so the flavours infuse into the milk.
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Step 3: Add the Tea
  1. Add tea leaves or tea bags. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until the tea darkens and the aroma deepens.
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Step 4: Add Sweetness
  1. Stir in sugar and mix until fully dissolved.
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Step 5: Strain and Serve
  1. Strain the tea into mugs and enjoy it hot and fresh.
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Notes

Chai Haleeb pairs wonderfully with biscuits, cookies, pastries, samosas, or light breakfast items like toast.