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LEBANESE SPICED TEA

Lebanese Spiced Tea: A Warm Hug in a Mug

Aynar, a delightful Lebanese spiced tea, offers soothing warmth and cultural richness, perfect for cozy evenings or celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 4 cups Water The essential base for brewing.
  • 2-3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Feel free to experiment with other spices like cardamom.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Provides a zesty flavor; choose fresh over dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Anise Seeds Infuses the tea with a sweet, licorice-like taste.
  • a pinch Nutmeg Use sparingly as it’s quite potent.
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the tea to your liking.
For Garnishing
  • mixed cups Chopped Nuts (walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, almonds) Adds texture and crunch when served.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for LEBANESE SPICED TEA
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in 4 cups of cold water and bring to a rapid boil.
  2. Once boiling, stir in 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon of sliced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon of anise seeds, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix well.
  3. Lower the heat and let the mixture gently simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, covered.
  4. After simmering, whisk in 2/3 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved, adjusting to your taste.
  5. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the tea into a teapot. Layer chopped nuts into each teacup and pour the hot tea over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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