How to Make Shai
Signature Milk Shai
What You'll Need:
- 1 teaspoon House of Sadah spice blend
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon of your favorite loose black tea (or 1 tea bag)
- Sugar to taste
Steps to brew Ethiopian shai:
- Pour 1 cup of milk into a small pot and add 1 tsp of the House of Sadah spice blend
- Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle simmer and small bubbles begin to form
- Add your favorite black tea
- Continue to simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes (or until the color deepens to a warm golden tone), stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from burning
- Strain into your cup
- Sweeten to taste and enjoy!
This recipe serves 1 cup (8oz or 12oz) of delicious shai.
Classic Shai
What You'll Need:
- 1 teaspoon House of Sadah spice blend
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon of your favorite loose black tea (or 1 tea bag)
- Sugar or honey to taste
Steps to brew your Ethiopian shai:
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil
- Reduce heat and add 1 tsp of House of Sadah spice blend
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes (longer for a stronger flavor)
- Add your favorite black tea and simmer for another 3–5 minutes
- Strain into your cup
- Sweeten to taste and enjoy
This recipe serves 1 cup (8oz or 12oz) of delicious shai.