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, 1.5 tsp Lemon Juice, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 4 Mint Leaves, 1.5 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 tsp Tea Powder; 2 cup Water; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 1.5 tbsp Sugar; 1.5 tsp Lemon Juice; 4 Mint Leaves

Also known as Suleimani tea · Veg · Drinks

Drinks Vegan Low carb Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total5 min

Cook5 min

Serves2

Per serving60 cal

Spicenot spicy

Good for: Rainy Day

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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

Ingredients

8 items

Cooking for2 servings

Tea Powder2 tsp
Water2 cup
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Sugar1.5 tbsp
Lemon Juice1.5 tsp
Mint Leaves4

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
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, 1.5 tsp Lemon Juice, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 4 Mint Leaves, 1.5 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.
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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