How long does Sulaimani Tea take?

5 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Sulaimani Tea serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sulaimani Tea vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Sulaimani Tea?

2 tsp Tea Powder, 1½ tsp Lemon Juice, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 4 Mint Leaves, 1½ tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sulaimani Tea?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sulaimani Tea?

About 60 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sulaimani Tea

Name: Sulaimani Tea
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 cup Water; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 2 tsp Tea Powder; 1½ tbsp Sugar; 1½ tsp Lemon Juice; 4 Mint Leaves

5 min
not spicy
Serves 2

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Kerala sulaimani tea: black tea boiled with crushed cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, finished with lemon juice. Serves 2, about 5 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Water2 cup
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Tea Powder2 tsp
Sugar1½ tbsp
Lemon Juice1½ tsp
Mint Leaves4

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	60kcal	120kcal
Protein	0.6g	1.2g
Carbohydrate	15g	30g
Fat	0.6g	1.2g
Fibre	2.6g	5.2g
Sugar	10g	20g

Cookd masalas for tea powder

Method

1
Add the water to a saucepan along with crushed cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Allow it to boil for 1 minute.
WaterGreen CardamomCinnamonCloves
2
Add the tea leaves and sugar. Boil for 1 minute or until the colour darkens. Turn off the flame.
Tea PowderSugar
3
Add lemon juice and mix well. Strain the tea.
Lemon Juice
4
Pour it into 2 cups and garnish with mint leaves.
Mint Leaves

Before you start

How long does Sulaimani Tea take?: 5 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Sulaimani Tea serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sulaimani Tea vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sulaimani Tea spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Sulaimani Tea?: 2 tsp Tea Powder, 1½ tsp Lemon Juice, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 4 Mint Leaves, 1½ tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sulaimani Tea?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sulaimani Tea?: About 60 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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SuprajaNovember 2021
I didn't think Sulaimani is this easy. Was able to make it in a jiffy. No more ordering Sulaimani from shops.
C
A Cookd cookDecember 2022
My father’s favorite 🥰
Nandni NishaanthMarch 2022
so yumm 😊 big Yes 🤩
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Nanditha SrinivasaJanuary 2022
It's a yes for evenings