Armenian tea
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. This tea can be brewed directly in a mug. For one mug, use one heaping teaspoon of loose-leaf tea. But the key step is boiling the water with spices. Then, pour the water directly into the mug with the tea leaves. The beverage is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, pour 6 cups of water into a saucepan. Add cinnamon and cloves. Cinnamon sticks can be replaced with powder. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the mixture, covered, for another 5–10 minutes.
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Step 2
Now add 8 teaspoons of loose-leaf black tea to the boiling water. It's best to use plain black tea without additives or flavorings. The tea can be either fine or coarse leaf. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then pour it into cups.
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Step 3
You can add milk to Armenian tea. In this case, it's better to boil it, add to the mug, stir, and then strain the tea through a sieve to remove the spices and tea leaves. If the drink is consumed for medicinal or preventive purposes, you can add a pinch of ground red or black pepper to the cup.
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Step 4
But the classic recipe for Armenian tea is still the version without milk. That is, the tea is simply strained through a sieve and served. It can be drunk with honey or lemon to help treat colds. The drink has a very rich flavor, so it perfectly complements any baked goods.