Sulaimani Chai
Kerala's black lemon tea, served after a biryani.
LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves1
Ingredients
- 250 mlWater
- 1 tspBlack tea
- 1Cardamom
- 2Cloves (optional)
- 1 tspSugar
- 10 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Saucepan
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Sulaimani Chai
- Boil the water with the crushed cardamom and cloves.
- Turn off the heat, add the tea and leave for 1 minute.
- Strain, then stir in the sugar and lemon juice.