Drink
Shaah (Somali Tea)

Shaah (Somali Tea)

Somalia

20Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

The fragrant spiced milk tea of Somalia, shaah hawaash, simmered with cardamom, cinnamon and clove and sweetened generously, offered as a gesture of hospitality.

Equipment
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Cups
Ingredients
Water3 cups
Milk1 cup
Black tea leaves2 tbsp
Cardamom pods4
Cinnamon stick1
Cloves3
Sugarto taste

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