Emre TopçuoğluCommis de Cuisine
06 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A popular drink in Pakistan and across South Asia, karak tea is made by boiling black tea with milk, cardamom and ginger until frothy. Its rich, spicy flavor makes it a welcome drink any time of day.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Brew the tea

5 min

Bring the water to a boil, then add the black tea, cardamom pods and ginger. Boil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes.

2

Add the milk

2 min

Add the milk and sugar.

3

Boil until frothy

6 min

Boil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, until frothy. Watch the pot to keep it from boiling over.

4

Serve

Strain and serve hot.

Reminder

Best served hot and freshly made. Allergen: contains milk and dairy products, based on the ingredient list. Check packaged product labels for other allergens.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
90 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
14 gCarbohydrate
2.5 gFat
0 gFiber
13 gSugar
40 mgSodium
1.5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 13% Carbohydrate 62% Fat 25%
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