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LEBANESE SPICED TEA

Cozy Up with Homemade Lebanese Spiced Tea Bliss

Experience the warmth of Lebanese spiced tea, a soothing remedy offering comfort, rich flavors, and nourishment, perfect for moments of chaos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Collection
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • 2 sticks cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 piece fresh ginger sliced, 2-inch piece; or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 tablespoon anise seeds or star anise
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg use ground nutmeg sparingly if needed
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar or honey/maple syrup for a twist
For the Garnish
  • chopped nuts (walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, almonds) use your preferred nuts

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • heatproof container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil 8 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan over high heat until boiling, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cinnamon sticks, a 2-inch piece of sliced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of anise seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the boiling water; stir and reduce heat to medium-low to simmer.
  3. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours to enhance the flavors.
  4. Stir in 2/3 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved, then remove from heat.
  5. Strain the tea using a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container, discarding solid spices.
  6. Serve in cups with a layer of chopped nuts at the bottom and pour hot tea over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 5mgSugar: 32g

Notes

Simmering longer enhances flavor; adjust sweetness by starting with less sugar and tasting before serving.

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