Iced Karak
Iced Karak
Ingredients
For the Karak Powder Mix
- 1 star anise
- 5 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 12 cardamom pods
- 1 pinch saffron
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup black tea
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
For One Glass of Iced Karak
- 3 tablespoons karak powder, prepared from mix
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup hot water, as needed
- 1 cup ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the whole spices: 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 12 cardamom pods, a pinch of saffron, and 2 bay leaves in a blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blend these spices thoroughly until they form a fine powder. Ensure there are no large pieces remaining.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the remaining ingredients for the karak powder mix to the blender: 1 cup black tea, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup milk powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Blend the mixture again until all ingredients are well combined and form a fine, uniform powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Sift the resulting karak powder through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any larger, unblended pieces. Discard any coarse residue.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Store the prepared karak powder in an airtight jar at room temperature for future use.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
To make a single glass of iced karak, combine 3 tablespoons of the prepared karak powder and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness) in a heat-resistant glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add enough hot water to the mixture in the glass to dissolve the powder and sugar, typically about 1/2 cup, stirring well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Allow the karak tea mixture to steep for 1 minute to fully develop its flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Fill a serving glass with ice. Pour the steeped karak tea over the ice. Stir gently and enjoy your homemade iced karak.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Iced Karak
For the Karak Powder Mix
- 1 star anise
- 5 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 12 cardamom pods
- 1 pinch saffron
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup black tea
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
For One Glass of Iced Karak
- 3 tablespoons karak powder, prepared from mix
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup hot water, as needed
- 1 cup ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the whole spices: 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 12 cardamom pods, a pinch of saffron, and 2 bay leaves in a blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blend these spices thoroughly until they form a fine powder. Ensure there are no large pieces remaining.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the remaining ingredients for the karak powder mix to the blender: 1 cup black tea, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup milk powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Blend the mixture again until all ingredients are well combined and form a fine, uniform powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Sift the resulting karak powder through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any larger, unblended pieces. Discard any coarse residue.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Store the prepared karak powder in an airtight jar at room temperature for future use.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
To make a single glass of iced karak, combine 3 tablespoons of the prepared karak powder and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness) in a heat-resistant glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add enough hot water to the mixture in the glass to dissolve the powder and sugar, typically about 1/2 cup, stirring well.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Allow the karak tea mixture to steep for 1 minute to fully develop its flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Fill a serving glass with ice. Pour the steeped karak tea over the ice. Stir gently and enjoy your homemade iced karak.
⏱️ 1 min