Authentic  Ethiopian Tea Recipe - Best Tea Crafter (2024)

FAQs

What is the special tea in Ethiopia? ›

So, what is in this special Ethiopian tea I hear you ask…. The pleasant burning sensation comes from large amounts of ginger as well as portions of fresh orange juice, a squeeze of lemon, pineapple juice, garlic and honey. You can also add a dose of Ethiopian alcohol but that ingredient is optional.

Spiced Ethiopian Tea provides a unique drinking experience: in the Ethiopian diet, there is no cane sugar. However, the tea is both sweet and light! The reason is because of its natural ingredients, including rose hips, cinnamon, orange and lemon peels, cloves, and chamomile.

All you do is boil 6 oz. of water, add 1–2 Tbsp fruit jam to a tall glass, and then pour the water into the glass. The amount of jam depends on how sweet you like your tea; 1 Tbsp. is pretty mild and just slightly sweetened. Stir it all up to make a flavored syrup, then add your tea bag of choice.

Ethiopian Mint

With a cool and refreshing taste, this is the most popular herbal tea in Ethiopia. Smaller-leaved than its European cousin, Ethiopian Mint has more flavor concentrated in its leaves. It is native to the Rift Valley where it is grown in volcanic soil at an altitude of around 7,000 feet.

Kenya claims the accolade of the world's top black tea producing country, with teas grown in the Kericho region, the Nyambene Hills and Nandi. Tea was first introduced to Kenya in 1903 by GWL Caine and fully commercialised by 1924 for Brooke Bond by Malcolm Bell who was sent out for that specific purpose.

It is generally consumed during social events such as festivals or weddings, and religious events like Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash). Consequently, tej forms an important part of Ethiopian society and culture and is considered the national drink of Ethiopia.

Tella. Tella is the most consumed traditional fermented alcoholic beverage in Ethiopia.

To Make a Perfect Cup of Tea: Put one tea bag for each person. Add fresh boiling water. Infuse for 1-2 minutes.

Directions : Pour freshly boiled water over the teabag, leave the tea tag out and allow to brew for 3-5 minutes or until the beverage reaches desired strength. Add milk, sugar or sweetener as desired.

Their conclusion was to add boiling water to a tea bag in a mug and leave for two minutes. Remove the bag, add the milk and leave for a further six minutes or until it reaches 140 F/60 C. Should the temperature drop below 113 F/45 C the flavors are destroyed.

Should you put sugar in fruit tea? ›

We call it "tea" for convenience, but fruit tea is not from the tea plant (camellia sinensis) at all! Its simply dried fruits, sometimes with spices or flowers and herbs added, the fancy name for this is a tisane. It's certainly good for you in many ways unless lots of sugar is added, which isn't necessary!

It actually makes total sense: Jam brings out the natural flavors of tea, without overwhelming it with sweetness, making it a nice alternative to sugar or even honey.

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Tej: The Honey Wine

Tej is a traditional honey wine or mead like drink that originates from Ethiopia. It holds a significant cultural and historical importance in Ethiopian society and is considered the national drink of the country.

Chai (black tea with milk and spices) is popular in East Africa. Red Bush or Rooibos (an herbal tea) reigns supreme in Southern Africa, Bisap also known as Kirkade, made from hibiscus, is a favorite in West and North Africa. Mint tea is widely consumed in North and West Africa alike.

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